Bengal take a 64-run first-innings lead over Delhi after Porel’s unbeaten century

2026-10-13

Bengal were 304 for three at the end of Day 2, leading Delhi by 64 runs in their first innings.
Abishek Porel was unbeaten on 114 and Sudip Gharami on 122, sharing an unbroken 199-run stand.
Porel, 23, broke down in tears after reaching his century on his return to competitive cricket following his release on bail in a case involving rape allegations.

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