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Abishek Porel Replaces KL Rahul As DC Keeper; Here's What Might Have Triggered The Change

Abhinav Tyagi

KL Rahul - (Source : @Johns/X.com)KL Rahul - (Source : @Johns/X.com)

In the ongoing IPL 2025 match between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens, The Capitals made a big change as Abishek Porel had replaced KL Rahul as the wicket-keeper. Notably, Rahul has been Capitals' first-choice keeper in this season, but the sudden change got the internet talking. 

It is a rare sight to see KL Rahul field without the gloves as Porel had donned the keeping responsibility in the ongoing season in Rahul's absence. While, the management or Axar Patel didn't provide any detail behind the change, but the fans are speculating that Porel's poor standards in the outfield could be one of the reason behind Porel being used as a keeper. 

Meanwhile, KL Rahul has also looked in great shape in the field as he was like a live wire on the field and motivated the players. 

Why DC Made Abishek Poral Do The Keeping Duties Against KKR?

Notably, in DC's previous match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Porel had dropped the important catch of Krunal Pandya that could have turned the course of the match and instead might have helped the Capitals beat RCB and be placed at the top of the table.

So far, the move has gone well for Delhi as Porel took a great catch and helped DC get the crucial breakthrough of Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Talking about the ongoing match, the Knight Riders are going strong and despite losing four wickets in the first ten overs, the Ajinkya Rahane-led side are 113/4 after 9.2 overs. 

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