In their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, Porel, who\u2019s been with DC since 2023, shone by hitting 51 off 31 balls, while sharing a 105-run stand with Rahul, who hit 56, as the Axar Patel-led side chased down the target of 194 set by Rajasthan Royals to win by five wickets and keep their playoffs hopes alive. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt\u2019s his ability to hit sixes and access all parts of the ground. The new guys who are coming in are all 360\u2011degree batters. Abishek Porel can hit you over long\u2011on for a six off the first ball, or he can scoop you over fine leg on the very first delivery. That kind of range is unusual, even among experienced players.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cOne thing is to think about doing it. But the special thing about the new boys, especially Abishek Porel, is that they can execute those shots in high\u2011pressure games against good bowlers and strong teams. He doesn\u2019t need time to settle. He doesn\u2019t fear the situation. He just sees the ball and goes after it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cSo yes, all credit goes to their training and how well prepared they are for such a big competition. That kind of mindset is rare in a young player. He believes in his ability, and that is why he is succeeding. Abishek Porel is a great example of this fearless new generation,\u201d said Rahul on JioStar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rahul also spoke about another emerging batting talent, left-handed batter Sahil Parakh, who made seven in Sunday\u2019s game. Rahul described Parakh as a \u2018fearless prodigy\u2019 who caught his eye even before the start of the season in the side\u2019s practice camp.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI saw a video Delhi Capitals posted from a training session in Hyderabad. It was just a minute of him hitting six after six. I thought, \u2018Who is this guy?\u2019 I knew we had picked a player named Sahil, and I had seen some clips of him in the Maharashtra League. But watching him hit those sixes, it really grabbed my attention.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rahul also spoke about another emerging batting talent, left-handed batter Sahil Parakh, who made seven in Sunday\u2019s game. Rahul described Parakh as a \u2018fearless prodigy\u2019 who caught his eye even before the start of the season in the side\u2019s practice camp.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHe is naturally a top\u2011order batter, but in one game, he was sent in at five or six and had to finish the innings. He scored 20 runs in the final over. The composure, the skill, and the ability to take on any bowler, pace or spin, were striking. He could hit the ball to any part of the ground. He has already made his debut for Delhi Capitals, and I hope that he gets a proper chance to show what he can really do,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n