Salil Arora hits 10-ball 30* to help SRH to MI’s record total (Screengrab/IPL)
With a century, three half-centuries and as many as 32 sixes, a 500-plus run in a game is difficult to score 30 off 10 balls. But young Salil Arora did exactly that.Striking 300, the Sunrisers Hyderabad finisher stole somewhat of the limelight amid a plethora of highlight reels provided by Ryan Rickelton, Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head and Henrik Klaasen. And the reason was a moment: a living one-shot.No-look six, straight down the ground, the best in the business – Jasprit Bumrah.Forget the fact that Bumrah has weathered a storm. IPL 2026 season so far and that was another tough outing last night in the IPL 2026 fixture between MI and SRH at the Wankhede, where he returned his costliest spell. It was the audacity of a young batsman to try and execute that shot with such panache that really stood out. It was the kind of confidence you see with Hardik Pandya in full flow or with Chris Gayle at his devastating best.He got off to a good start with an excellent performance – well timed for a boundary off Trent Boult’s wide yorker. 24 needed after 18 and with Bumrah, it was going to be the decisive over. Bumrah has won many games for his team in such conditions, but, on the fifth ball, Arora kept his head down and pressed Silver into the straight slot at long-on – sealing the game.By the time Arora hit Hardik Pandya for two sixes and a four, the contest was effectively over. But his 10-ball unbeaten 30 wasn’t just a finishing act – it was an impressive innings, one that won’t be forgotten in a hurry.Chasing 244, SRH were already powered by their top order. Add to that Klaasen’s calm authority, but it was Arora’s technical development that underscored SRH’s dominance. His cameo ensured there was no late fuss as the chase was completed with ease.for Mumbai Indiansit was another tough night with the ball. Bumrah finished with figures of 4-0-54-0, as the entire bowling unit was ripped apart on the batting-friendly Wankhede surface.
Who is Salil Arora?
The 23-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman from Amritsar is quietly building his reputation as a fearless finisher. He represents Punjab in domestic cricket and is known for his aggressive, power-hitting approach.Sunrisers Hyderabad recognized this possibility early. In fact, in the very first game of the season, Arora was sent ahead of Aniket Verma – a more established name in the SRH set-up and the man who produced the match-winning performance last season. Despite a modest return early on, SRH continued to support Arora in the lower order.That faith has now been repaid.
Salil Arora Career Snapshot and IPL Journey
- IPL 2026 Auction Price: Rs 1.5 Crore (Base Price Rs 30 Lakh)
- Role: Wicketkeeper, Batsman, Finisher
- IPL 2026 so far: 93 runs in 8 innings, strike rate 175.47
- First Class: 458 runs in 9 matches (avg. 41.64), including a century on debut.
- T20 highlight: 39-ball century in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
When the opportunity finally came on the big stage, Arora grabbed it with both hands. In a game full of big scores and big names, it was 30 runs off 10 balls – and an audacious six – that made the loudest statement.
