We were confident of chasing down the target, Porel

The wicket was playing well and we had also bowled really well, especially in the middle-overs. So, I was pretty confident, he said in the post-match briefing

HYDERABAD: Delhi Capitals’ Abhishek Porel, who scored a fluent 36-ball 51 in the win against Lucknow Super Giants, said he always had the confidence that they would chase down the target.

“The wicket was playing well and we had also bowled really well, especially in the middle-overs. So, I was pretty confident,” he said in the post-match briefing.

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“I’m enjoying myself. I have had discussions with Hemang (Badani) sir and Kevin Pietersen. Whatever conversations I have with them, I just try to work on it and execute it during the match,” Porel said.

“The support staff obviously tells me to play with a free mindset. The coaches, captain and all the senior players have been very supportive, and everyone backs me,” Porel further said.

Asked about his future goals, the wicket-keeper batter said, obviously, the ultimate goal was to play for India. “But right now I’m focusing on scoring runs for Delhi Capitals and helping the side win the trophy,” he said.

The 22-year-old also praised pacer Mukesh Kumar for his bowling and said he was somebody who backs his strength. “He is a very hardworking person. He works a lot in practice, especially on his yorkers,” he said.

Delhi Capitals now have six wins and 12 points from eight matches and are placed at No.2 in the points table. It will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their next match of IPL 2025 at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, April 27.