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Abishek Porel

Abishek Porel is an Indian cricketer who plays as a left-handed wicketkeeper-batter.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Abishek Porel is an Indian cricketer who plays as a left-handed wicketkeeper-batter. He represents Bengal in domestic cricket and Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Born on 17 October 2002, he has also been associated with India A and India Under-19 teams.

Early life and background

Abishek Porel was born on 17 October 2002 in Chandannagar, West Bengal, India. Available profiles describe him as a cricketer from West Bengal who developed through domestic age-group and club cricket.

Domestic career

Porel represents Bengal in Indian domestic cricket. Sources also associate him with teams such as India A, India Under-19, and several regional or club sides.

Indian Premier League career

Porel plays for Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League. Team profiles describe him as a left-handed wicketkeeper-batter with growing importance in the side.

Playing style

He is primarily a wicketkeeper-batter who bats left-handed. Descriptions from team and sports profiles emphasize his glovework and attacking batting approach.

Key facts

  • Abishek Porel is an Indian wicketkeeper-batter.
  • He bats left-handed.
  • He plays domestic cricket for Bengal.
  • He plays in the IPL for Delhi Capitals.
  • He was born in Chandannagar, West Bengal, in 2002.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Abishek Porel?
Abishek Porel is an Indian cricketer who plays as a left-handed wicketkeeper-batter for Bengal and Delhi Capitals.
What is Abishek Porel’s date of birth?
He was born on 17 October 2002.
Which teams does Abishek Porel play for?
He plays for Bengal in domestic cricket and Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League.
What is Abishek Porel’s batting style?
He is a left-handed batter.
Where was Abishek Porel born?
He was born in Chandannagar, West Bengal, India.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abhishek_Porel
    Supports: Basic identity, batting style, domestic and IPL teams
  2. NDTV Sports — https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/players/115193-abishek-porel-playerprofile
    Supports: Date of birth, nationality, batting style, wicketkeeper-batter role
  3. Delhi Capitals — https://www.delhicapitals.in/players/82442-abishek-porel-profile
    Supports: IPL team affiliation, role, batting style, birth date
  4. Hindustan Times — https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/players/abishek-porel-82442
    Supports: Indian cricketer identity and domestic career context
  5. myKhel — https://www.mykhel.com/cricket/players/abishek-porel-ipl-p15551/
    Supports: Birthplace, IPL debut context, wicketkeeper-batter profile