Salil Arora hits 10-ball 30* to help SRH overhaul MI’s record (Screengrab/IPL)
With over 500 runs scored in a game with one century, three fifties and as many as 32 sixes, it’s hard for a 10-ball 30 to stand out. But young Salil Arora managed to do just that.The Sunrisers Hyderabad finisher with a knock of 300 somewhat stole the limelight amid a plethora of top rollers provided by Ryan Rickelton, Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen. And the reason for that was one moment: a brutal shot.
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James Franklin post-match PC: SRH surprised by pitch, celebrates saver Nitish-KlaasenA bland six, down to earth, arguably the best in the business – Jasprit Bumrah.Forget the fact that Bumrah has endured a torturous IPL 2026 season so far and it was another tough outing last night at the Wankhede in the IPL 2026 match between MI and SRH where he returned one of his most expensive spells. It was the audacity of the young batsman to try and execute that shot with such swagger that really stood out. It was the kind of confidence you associate with Hardik Pandya in full swing or Chris Gayle at his destructive best.He started well with a perfect delivery – a well-timed tap of Trent Boult’s wide yorker for a four. With 24 needed off 18 and Bumrah on par, it will be a decisive over. Bumrah has won his team many matches from such situations, but when he batted the fifth ball, Arora kept his head down and hit the slower one in the slot straight through long-on – the game was sealed.By the time Arora smashed Hardik Pandya for two sixes and a four, the match was essentially over. But his unbeaten 30 off 10 balls wasn’t just a finish – it was a blistering innings that won’t be easily forgotten.Chasing 244, SRH were already fueled by their top order; add to that the calm authority of Klassen, but it was Arora’s final flourish that underlined SRH’s dominance. His cameo ensured there were no late stutters as the chase was completed with ease.It was another tough night with the ball for Mumbai Indians. Bumrah finished with figures of 4-0-54-0 as the entire bowling unit was dismantled on the batting-friendly Wankhede surface.
Who is Salil Arora?
The 23-year-old batsman from Amritsar is quietly building his reputation as a fearless finisher. He represents Punjab in domestic cricket and is known for his aggressive, overpowering approach.Sunrisers Hyderabad identified this potential early. In fact, in the very first match of the season, Arora was sent ahead of Aniket Verma – a more established name in the SRH set-up and someone who had delivered match-winning innings in the previous season. Despite initially modest returns, SRH continued to support Arora in the lower order.That faith has now been repaid.
A snapshot of Salil Arora’s career and IPL journey
- IPL 2026 Auction Price: ₹1.5 crore (base price ₹30 crore)
- Role: Keeper-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 the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
When the opportunity on the big stage finally came, Arora grabbed it with both hands. In a game full of big scores and bigger names, it was a 10-ball 30 – and one gutsy no-look six – that made the loudest statement.
