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Xtra Time Web Desk: Robin Uthappa's praise for Abishek Porel's explosive batting in Delhi Capitals' IPL 2024 opener against Punjab Kings underscores the potential he sees in the young player. Uthappa's suggestion to move Porel up the batting order to number 3 reflects his confidence in his abilities and belief that such a promotion could benefit the team, especially after Porel's impactful performance as an Impact Substitute.

Uthappa's call for Delhi management to provide more opportunities to local players like Porel highlights a broader issue of ensuring that domestic talents are given adequate chances to shine in high profile tournaments like the IPL. This sentiment emphasizes the importance of nurturing homegrown talent and integrating them into the squad effectively.

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"Just by looking at his technique, he is going to be super impressive at the top of the order. Give this kid a go at number 3 or 4 and see what he delivers. He can probably do a great job over there, and you will never know if you don't try it....That's my thing with DC, they never try the Indian lads out," Uthappa said. 

Overall, Uthappa's remarks serve as both recognition of Porel's talent and a reminder of the significance of fostering a supportive environment for emerging Indian cricketers within IPL franchises.

Porel walked in at No. 9 as an impact substitute to Ricky Bhui, who failed to make use of his IPL debut after getting dismissed on 3 off 7 balls by Punjab's Harpreet Brar. After a positive start from DC openers David Warner and Mitchell Marsh, their dismissals were followed by a collapse of their top order.

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Delhi Capitals were reeling at 147 for 8 when Porel walked into bat as the Impact Substitute. Walking into bat in the 18th over, Porel started timing them well and added late impetus to the total. It was only due to Porel's innings Delhi Capitals got to a decent total of 174.

The man from West Bengal smashed 25 runs in the final over as he hit 2 sixes and 3 boundaries against Harshal Patel.