Delhi Capitals’ wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel shared how helpful team mentor Kevin Pietersen has been, even as the team struggles to make it to the playoffs for IPL 2025. Porel, who hasn’t been very consistent this season, emphasized how important Pietersen’s guidance has been during tougher times. Working with Kevin has been great, Porel mentioned at the post-match press conference. He tells us what we should do and what we shouldn’t, and he always praises us when we perform well. But the most important thing is the support he gives when things aren’t going well. The whole team management stands by us during tough moments, reminding us that we still have a chance to turn things around.
Delhi Capitals started the tournament strong, winning their first four games but have really struggled since then, only managing two wins in the last eight matches. Their recent loss to Gujarat, where the team successfully chased down a 200-run target without any wickets down, has hurt Delhi’s chances of making the playoffs.
Right now, they are in fifth place on the points table with six wins, five losses, and one no result. They’ve still got two more matches to play, and while it’s still mathematically possible for them to qualify, they need to win both and hope for some good outcomes in other games.
Despite the recent rough patch, Porel’s comments show that the team is still focused and motivated. My experience with the team management has been good, he said. With their playoff hopes on the line, Delhi Capitals need to regroup quickly and turn that support into better performances on the field.
