Salil Arora, playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad, won fans’ hearts with a brilliant 30-run cameo in IPL 2026. Despite chasing a massive 244-run target, Arora’s cameo was crucial in securing a win for his team. Arora’s performance included a stunning no-look shot off Jasprit Bumrah’s ball that is now going viral on social media.
Salil Arora’s No-Look Shot and His Powerful Cameo
Arora’s memorable no-look six came on Bumrah’s delivery during the 18th over of the match. The video has garnered millions of views. Arora’s quickfire 30 runs came off just 10 balls, including three sixes and two fours. Bumrah’s bowling, however, was off-mark throughout the match, conceding 54 runs at an economy rate of 13.50.
Who is Salil Arora?
Salil Arora, born on November 7, 2002, in Amritsar, Punjab, is a talented wicketkeeper-batsman. He plays domestic cricket for Punjab. In First-Class matches, he has scored 458 runs in 14 innings, including one century and three half-centuries. He also has a remarkable record in T20s, with 452 runs in 16 innings and a strike rate of 192. Arora is also a century-maker in T20 cricket.
In the IPL auction, his base price was ₹30 lakh, but Sunrisers Hyderabad bought him for ₹1.50 crore. His rise to fame included hitting a 39-ball century in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Arora’s IPL Debut and Current Form
Arora made his IPL debut on March 28, playing against RCB. As a finisher, he has excelled in his role. In seven matches played so far, he has scored 93 runs, hitting 8 sixes and 6 fours.
