Hyderabad : Bengal defeated Delhi by 6 wickets in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 Round 1, Group E encounter at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad to kickstart their campaign in style. Abhishek Porel smashed unbeaten 170* (130) for Bengal’s remarkable feat.
Bengal bowling first, picked 2 quick Delhi wickets for 36 runs. Skipper Ayush Badoni (41) & Vaibhav Kandpal (47) notched up 70 runs partnership and brought Delhi back on track.
Delhi yet again faced a mini collapse and were reduced to 127-5 (31.3).
Middle order Batters Himmat Singh (60) & Anuj Rawat (79*) smashed 101 runs partnership and powered Delhi to 272-7 (50).
Mukesh Kumar (4/66) starred from Bengal’s Bowling lineup taking wickets at vital points in the innings.
Bengal chasing 273 runs saw Abhishek Porel smash 170* (130) which included 7 sixes and 18 boundaries. He guided his team to first win of the tournament, reaching the target in 41.3 overs and was adjourned man of the match.
Brief Scorecard :
1st Innings :
DEL : 272-7 (50)
Anuj Rawat : 79* (66)
Himmat Singh : 60 (57)
BEN :
Mukesh Kumar : 4/66
2nd Innings :
BEN : 274-4 (41.3)
Abhishek Porel : 170* (130)
DEL :
Ayush Badoni : 2/44
Result : Bengal win by 6 wickets.
