Bengal wicketkeeper-batter Abhishek Porel could not control his emotions after scoring a brilliant century against Delhi in the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 on Monday, October 12. The 23-year-old fell to his knees and broke down in tears after reaching the milestone at Kalyani.
It was an emotional moment for Porel, who had returned to competitive cricket after spending more than a month in jail in connection with allegations of rape and criminal intimidation.
The left-handed batter remained unbeaten on 114 off 161 deliveries at the end of Day 2, helping Bengal take control of their Ranji Trophy opener against Delhi.
Abhishek Porel Returns to Cricket After Spending 36 Days in Jail
Porel’s century came just weeks after he was released on bail in a case involving serious allegations.
The Bengal cricketer was arrested on August 11, 2026following a complaint filed by a medical student from Karnataka. The complainant accused him of establishing a physical relationship on the promise of marriage and also made allegations of criminal intimidation.
After initially being placed in police custody, Porel was sent to judicial custody on August 14 when a Chinsurah court rejected his bail application.
He remained in custody for more than a month before a Chinsurah court granted him bail on September 17, 2026. His release was expected on September 18, after approximately 36 days in custody, according to reports.
Porel has denied the allegations against him. The legal proceedings remain separate from his cricketing career, and the allegations have not resulted in a reported conviction.
Following his release, Bengal selectors included him in the squad for the Ranji Trophy season opener against Delhi, giving him an opportunity to return to domestic cricket.
Abhishek Porel Breaks Down After Completing His Ranji Trophy Century
Playing his first competitive match since IPL 2026, Porel produced an impressive batting performance against Delhi.
The 23-year-old showed excellent concentration and patience against the Delhi bowling attack. He reached his century in 137 deliveries, hitting 11 fours and one six on his way to the milestone.
However, it was his reaction after completing the hundred that attracted attention.
Porel went down on his knees and started crying in the middle of the pitch. He remained emotional for a few moments before getting back to his feet and raising his bat to acknowledge the applause from his teammates and the Bengal dressing room.
It was his second century in first-class cricket and came at an important stage of Bengal’s innings.
By the close of play, Porel had extended his score to an unbeaten 114 off 161 balls, including 13 fours and one six.
Abhishek Porel Breaks Down in Tears After Scoring a Century! 😭💯
Back after nearly three months, Porel smashed a brilliant century against Delhi in the Ranji Trophy, finishing unbeaten on 114!
😭 Overwhelmed with emotion, he broke down in tears on the pitch after reaching his hundred!
⚖️ His return follows 36 days in custody over rape and criminal intimidation allegations. He was granted bail, and the allegations have not resulted in a conviction.
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Bengal Take Command Against Delhi as Sudip Gharami Also Scores Century
Apart from Porel, Sudip Gharami also played an important role in putting Bengal in a strong position.
Gharami remained unbeaten on 122 off 221 deliveries as the two batters built a substantial fourth-wicket partnership.
Their efforts helped Bengal reach 304/3 at stumps on Day 2securing a first-innings lead of 64 runs.
Earlier, experienced Indian pacer Mohammed Shami had delivered an impressive bowling performance, claiming four wickets for just 30 runs in 17.3 overs.
His spell played a crucial role in restricting Delhi to 240 in their first innings. Akash Deep also contributed two wickets as Bengal’s pace attack kept the visitors under pressure.
With Porel and Gharami still unbeaten, Bengal will look to extend their advantage when play resumes on Day 3.
For Abhishek Porel, however, the century was more than an important contribution to Bengal’s innings. After a difficult period away from cricket, his emotional reaction showed just how much the moment meant to him.
Bengal wicketkeeper-batter Abhishek Porel could not control his emotions after scoring a brilliant century against Delhi in the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 on Monday, October 12. The 23-year-old fell to his knees and broke down in tears after reaching the milestone at Kalyani.
It was an emotional moment for Porel, who had returned to competitive cricket after spending more than a month in jail in connection with allegations of rape and criminal intimidation.
The left-handed batter remained unbeaten on 114 off 161 deliveries at the end of Day 2, helping Bengal take control of their Ranji Trophy opener against Delhi.
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