Abishek Porel gets emotional while celebrating his century [Source: screengrab/x]Abishek Porel made a triumphant return to Bengal’s domestic set-up in their opening match of the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season. Batting at number five, the cricketer composed a fighting century against Delhi on Day 2 of their Elite Group C fixture at the Bengal Cricket Academy Ground in Kalyani. The 24-year-old raced to his landmark figure off just 137 deliveries with a single. At the time, Porel had struck 11 boundaries and one six in his innings.Abishek Porel starts off Ranji Trophy 2026-27 with a statement ton Making his return to competitive cricket after more than three months, Abishek Porel started off his Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season with a statement century against Delhi in Kalyani. The cricketer reached his 100 from just 137 balls on Day 2 of the match, during his 150-plus partnership with fellow centurion Sudip Kumar Gharami.ALSO READAbishek Porel Named In Bengal's Ranji Trophy 2026 PreparationsThe innings marked Porel’s only second first-class century, and his first of the ongoing Indian domestic season. It is worth noting that the cricketer was not included in any of the team that featured in the recently-concluded Duleep Trophy and Irani Cup seasons, thus making his Bengal appearance in Ranji Trophy 2026-27 his first since the conclusion of the Bengal T20 2026 back in June this year. With his century, the 24-year-old also helped the Bengal cricket team extend its lead over Delhi around the final season on Day 2. Abishek Porel continues his rich vein of formJust a few months ago, Abishek Porel also turned up for the Kolkata Tigers team in the Bengal T20 2026 season in Bengal. The cricketer mounted 275 runs in just six innings of the tournament at a prolific average of 68.75 and with an astonishing strike rate of nearly 160 (159.88 to be exact). In matches against the Rarh Tigers and Siliguri Strikers, the youngster plundered successive scores of 94 (53) and 76 (53) for his side. He also played a handful of matches for the Delhi Capitals franchise in this year’s IPL 2026 season.Porel’s latest hundred further underlined the consistency he has displayed with the bat in recent months, building on an impressive run of scores in the Bengal T20 2026.ALSO READTushar Deshpande Bags Hat-Trick Against Chandigarh In Ranji Trophy Match
