Abishek Porel Biography: Stats, Age & Recent Matches, Net worth

Abishek Porel is a left-handed wicketkeeper batsman, born on October 17 2002, in Chandannagar, West Bengal. He’s a cricketer for Delhi Capitals in IPL and Bengal in domestic cricket. He has played 31+ matches in the IPL, scoring a total of 661 runs and a best of 65. He has been bought by DC for IPL 2026 for Rs 4 crore.

Injured Rishabh Pant was replaced by an unknown 20-year-old Bengali for IPL 2023. His short-term contract is now a permanent solution. Abishek Porel has played every season since he debuted for DC, has scored more than 300 runs in his first two full seasons, and has been kept by DC at a price that speaks to the club’s confidence in the 20-year-old. In this article we will discus about Abishek Porel Biography: Stats, Age & Recent Matches, Net worth

Abishek Porel  Biography

An Indian wicketkeeper-batter Accelerator from the first ball, reads the game to adapt to playing the anchor or the accelerator role, and keeps the wicket tidily enough to do the job in IPL cricket. At 23, with three seasons of IPL cricket under his belt and a fourth underway in 2013, he’s establishing the reputation that will lead to national recognition. Source: Cricbuzz

Quick Profile

Detail	Information
Full Name	Abishek Porel
Date of Birth	October 17, 2002
Age (2026)	23 years
Birthplace	Chandannagar, West Bengal, India
Role	Wicketkeeper-Batsman
Batting Style	Left-hand bat
Domestic Team	Bengal
IPL Team (2026)	Delhi Capitals
IPL Price (2026)	Rs 4 crore (retained)
IPL Debut	April 4, 2023 vs Gujarat Titans
Notable Relation	Cousin of seam bowler Ishan Porel

Abishek Porel Age and Physical Stats

In 2026, Abishek Porel will be 23 years old (birthdate October 17, 2002). He hails from Chandannagar in West Bengal. He is a wicketkeeper-batter, and his physical training is focused on the rigours of keeping for long periods and then taking the bat in his hands – all this while maintaining focus and agility. Source: Wikipedia

Early Life and Background

Abishek Porel was born on October 17, 2002, in Chandannagar, West Bengal – a town where cricketers are bred. He comes from a cricket family: his cousin is Ishan Porel, the Bengal and India A seam bowler who debuted for Bengal in the late 2010s. This exposure to the game at a young age gave Abishek a taste of the senior game.

He played for Bengal at the Under-16, Under-19 and India Under-19 levels, before breaking into senior cricket. He honed his wicketkeeping skills playing state cricket over the years, and was known for his clean hands and also for his adaptability to bat at different positions.

Abishek Porel Education Qualification

The full information about the education of Abishek Porel, the name of his school and college are not clearly verified in the credible sources in 2026.  Abishek seems to have been enamored with professional cricket at a tender age and has worked his way up the ranks within the Bengal cricket and subsequently in the Indian domestic circuit and IPL.  Source: Cricbites

Domestic Career Highlights

In first-class cricket for Bengal, Porel has played 29 matches and scored 1,324 runs at an average of 32.29 – not a bad result from a player who is a valuable asset for franchises in T20 cricket. In List A cricket he has played 18 matches and scored 592 runs at an average of 39.40 – a high score of 170, unbeaten. And in 45 domestic T20 matches he has scored 1,181 runs at 31.91.

These statistics point to a cricketer who can contribute to the team in multiple formats, rather than just a firecracker in the shortest format. His list A average of 39.40 and the 170* high score suggest that it is quality rather than quantity that makes him a good player.

Abishek Porel IPL Stats – Season by Season

Season	Mat	Runs	Avg	SR	HS
2023	4	33	8.25	106.45	20
2024	14	327	32.7	160	65
2025	13	301	25	—	51*
2026*	Active	—	—	—	—
Career	31+	661	—	~150	65

*Note- IPL 2026 is underway – stats are being updated

IPL 2023: A Late Call-Up 

DC had to replace injured Rishabh Pant with Abishek Porel at the eleventh-hour ahead of IPL 2023. He went on to make his IPL debut against Gujarat Titans on April 4, 2023. Scoring 20 runs off 11 balls was a mature score by a player who debuted for one of the world’s most entertaining cricket leagues at the absolute last moment possible. He finished the season having played 4 matches, scoring 33 runs at a strike rate of 106.45. Not too many runs, but valuable experience nonetheless.

IPL 2024: The Breakout Season 

Delhi Capitals retained Porel ahead of IPL 2024, and it sure seemed like a great call at the end of the season. Playing every game of the league (a rare feat for an uncapped youngster) Porel went on to score 327 runs at an outstanding average of 32.70 and strike rate of 159.51. He finished as DC’s third-highest run-getter with two half centuries to his name.. allowing him quick runs in the top and middle order.

There was one play in particular that everyone remembered. A circus, one-handed catch behind the wicket against Mumbai Indians that travelled far and wide on social media and caught the attention of many media members too. But instead of being labelled a good(warm) keeper, DC saw something exciting – a glimpse of his athleticism, rather than him being merely competent with the gloves.

IPL 2025: Rising to the Occasion 

Porel batted in 13 innings for DC in IPL 2025, scoring 301 runs at an average of 25.08. He scored his first IPL half century against Lucknow Super Giants, providing stability and assurance that DC desperately needed during that match. Though these numbers are marginally down from his previous impressive IPL season, he still became DC’s second-highest run-getter and was retained for IPL 2026 at a price of Rs 4 crore – a steep, but not unreasonably steep increase from his base price.

Abishek Porel IPL 2026: Recent Matches

Porel will look to continue his form for Delhi Capitals in the Delhi Capitals playing XI for IPL 2026 (though has already played a couple of matches at the start of this season). Having been retained at Rs 4 crore ahead of the auction shows the faith DC has in him as a member of their first-choice XI, rather than as depth. We’ll see how vital his quick hands and feet at the wicket – which have only gotten sharper in the last 3 seasons – will be to DC’s batting lineup as IPL 2026 progresses.

Batting  and Bowling stats

Porel is a left-hander with a high backlift who loves to play his shots on the offside. He has shown an ability to handle the new-ball in the IPL so far, picking good starts in the powerplay. He also easily switches sides in the middle overs, allowing him to occupy the middle and top order.

Batting & Fielding Stats

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
FC	32	50	5	1408	114	31.28	2102	66.98	1	12	202	6	114	10
List A	23	21	2	833	170*	43.84	871	95.63	2	5	99	14	33	4
T20s	58	56	6	1512	81	30.24	992	152.41	0	10	162	58	20	1

He’s also a lightning fast catcher. The one-handed catch against MI in 2024 was no coincidence – he is a wicketkeeper who works on his quickness and enjoys a part of the game not just the obvious batting ability. His 9 catches in IPL shows that he is more of a safe pair of hands than a catch of the day glory.

Bowling Stats

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List A

23

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T20s

58

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Abishek Porel Achievements 

• Abishek porel is still at the beginning of his cricket career, however, he did achieve a few things in domestic cricket and IPL cricket. Some Achievements  are as follows:
• Was selected to India Under-19 cricket team which is competing in the ICC U-19 World Cup.
• IPL debut for Delhi Capitals after injury to Rishabh Pant.
• Hit an unbeaten 32 runs (from 10 balls) as Impact Substitute against Punjab Kings during his debut match with Delhi Capitals.
• Made his first century in first-class cricket of 114 against Chhattisgarh in Ranji trophy match playing for Bengal.
• Achieved 327 runs during IPL 2024 season with a strike rate nearing 160.
• Led Bengal to great performance with 170 not out during Vijay Hazare Trophy against Delhi.
• Ended up as the second highest run-getter of Delhi Capitals of IPL 2025 with 301 runs.
• Remained Impact Subsitute of IPL team Delhi Capitals, while openiING their match against RCB scoring 30 runs.

Personal life and Family 

Abishek has kept his personal life hidden from the public eye and doesn’t talk much about his family, relationship or even his day to day life. As of now, it is not confirmed if he has a girlfriend, wife or any kind of relationship. So for now, its best we don’t entertain any statements about his dating and marriage.

Abishek Porel Net Worth 2026 

Abishek Porel will have a net worth of around ₹4 crore – ₹10 crore by the year 2026. This is an estimated calculation and not an officially released amount. Abishek receives money from numerous sources including but not limited to IPL signing agreements, domestic cricket, match fees, possible brand deals and endorsements related to cricket. Source: IPLT20

His wealth raised significantly when Delhi Capitals purchased him as an uncapped player for a price of INR 4 crore before IPL season 12 started. He continued to be a considerable part of the Delhi Capitals squad throughout IPL 2025 and into IPL 2026, as his IPL profile states DC retained him showing they still see him as a key player for their squad.

Social Media Profile 

Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel is active on social media. He posts mostly cricket highlights, workout videos and regular updates about himself. He can be found on Instagram (@abishekporel_) and has a Facebook page as well. You can find him in team content on the Delhi Capitals official website as well.

Social Media Platform	Handle	Followers
Instagram	@abishekporel_	155K

Conclusion 

There isn’t really a secret to how a IPL rookie and last-minute signing of 2023 became a Delhi Capitals Rs 4 crore player. He’s smashed over 300 runs in each of the two seasons he’s been allowed to fully play in, he has kept himself not out and worked on his batting form being a pacer of the innings. Now in IPL 2026, Abishek has the chance to prove himself in a larger role and maybe cement his place in cricket for India on the white-ball format.

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