Abishek Porel produced a brilliant innings on his return to competitive cricket, helping Bengal take control of their Elite Group C Ranji Trophy match against Delhi at the Bengal Cricket Academy Ground in Kalyani. The wicketkeeper-batter scored 149 off 228 deliveries, striking 17 fours and a six as Bengal piled up a massive first-innings total.
Porel’s knock came at a crucial stage after Bengal had reached 167/3. He joined Sudip Kumar Gharami in the middle, and the pair took the game away from Delhi with a substantial partnership. Their performances helped Bengal move into a commanding position, with fans having plenty to discuss following Porel’s impressive return.
Abishek Porel and Sudip Kumar Gharami put Bengal in control
Porel displayed a fine mix of patience and aggression throughout his innings. Rather than allowing Delhi’s bowlers to settle, he kept the scoreboard moving with well-timed strokes and attacked both the pace and spin options. At the other end, Gharami played the anchor’s role to perfection. He scored 133 off 235 deliveries, hitting 19 boundaries, as the pair added 199 runs for the fourth wicket.
Gharami’s century was his third consecutive first-class hundred at the Kalyani venue, making the partnership even more significant for Bengal. Porel eventually fell for 149, but his contribution had already put Bengal firmly on top. Sumanta Gupta added further momentum with a quick 50 off 62 balls, helping the hosts reach 423/7 in 110 overs and establish a 183-run first-innings lead.
Mohammed Shami leads Bengal’s bowling effort against Delhi
Bengal had laid the foundation for their dominant position with an impressive bowling display in the first innings. Delhi were dismissed for 240 in 77.3 overs after struggling to build substantial partnerships against a disciplined attack. Mohammed Shami was the standout bowler, returning figures of 4/30 in 17.3 overs, including nine maidens. Aamir Gani also made an important contribution with three wickets for 45 runs, while Akash Deep picked up two wickets.
For Delhi, Hrithik Shokeen top-scored with 56 off 98 balls, while Ayush Sumit Doseja contributed 45 off 92 deliveries. However, their efforts were not enough to prevent Bengal from taking a substantial lead. With Bengal already 183 runs ahead and three wickets still in hand, the hosts are in a strong position to dictate the remainder of the contest. Porel’s century, alongside Gharami’s hundred and Shami’s four-wicket haul, has given Bengal plenty of reasons to be pleased with their performance.
Here’s how fans reacted:
A magnificent knock under pressure! Abishek Porel scores a brilliant 149 off 228 balls against Delhi in the Ranji Trophy 2026! 👏🏏🔥#AbishekPorel #RanjiTrophy pic.twitter.com/AyrI3WizX3
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) October 13, 2026
Abhishek Porel smashed Century 😇🙏🏻
— Ms Writer (@Lavanya_2809) October 13, 2026
ONE CENTURY, A THOUSAND EMOTIONS! 💔🥹
After months of personal and legal troubles surrounding his girlfriend-related case, Abhishek Porel made a powerful statement with a magnificent 114-run century against Delhi in the Ranji Trophy 2026.
The moment he reached his hundred,… pic.twitter.com/83OyBDKZ7z
— Anup barnwal (@amethiya_anup) October 13, 2026
Abhishek Porel , Bengal Wicket Keeper Batsman could not control his tears after hitting century. He had to spend 36 days in jail this summer as his girlfriend alleged rape . Young man learned lessons of life at early stage of his career. pic.twitter.com/dP1zvuBrID
— Sumit Kumar (@sumitdravid) October 13, 2026
Men who are going through false cases, thinking of committing suicides should learn from him how to fight back.
Abhishek Porel is innocent.
India is hugely gynocentric country where any random man can be easily made victim of heinous crimes like rape at any random time at any…
— StrugglesOfMen (@HRISHIKESH3390) October 13, 2026
Abhishek Porel’s Emotional Century After 36 Days in Police Custody 💔
– He spent 36 days in police custody after his GF filed r*pe and false marriage allegations against him.
– During that period, it must have been incredibly difficult to think about cricket, let alone focus on… pic.twitter.com/a1V3H39AwS— Vipin Tiwari (@Vipintiwari952) October 12, 2026
Abhishek “Fighter” Porel
36 days in custody. Then, a century for Bengal in Ranji Trophy.
Abhishek Porel didn’t just score 100. He let the bat speak when words weren’t enough.
Some centuries mean more than runs.
Allegations remain unproven.#Cricket #RanjiTrophy pic.twitter.com/b1ukwZ70ae
— NeelOnStrike (@iamneelcrick) October 13, 2026
ONE CENTURY… AND MONTHS OF PAIN POURED OUT IN TEARS! 💔🥹
Today, Abhishek Porel’s innings in the Ranji Trophy 2026 was about much more than cricket. It was an emotional moment that touched the hearts of cricket fans everywhere.
After going through one of the most difficult… pic.twitter.com/rGiNPpyb5L
— Nafees (@Nafees_22) October 12, 2026
What a comeback: Rape accused Bengal cricketer Abhishek Porel slams a ton against Delhi in his maiden Ranji match after incarceration#AbhishekPorel #Bengal #RanjiTrophy pic.twitter.com/4NRNAadEmp
— Diganta Guha (@diganta_guha) October 12, 2026
Abhishek Porel’s Emotional Century After 36 Days in Police Custody 💔
– He spent 36 days in police custody after his GF filed r*pe and false marriage allegations against him.
– It must have been incredibly difficult to think about cricket, let alone focus on his career.
– After… pic.twitter.com/Cx1f7gXDck— RCB TWEETS (@fcRCBtweets) October 13, 2026
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