Written By: Akshat Jain | Updated: Dec 12, 2025, 7:41 PM
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In this collection of pictures, we shall know the Indian batter who smashed a super century before IPL 2026 Auction. Let's take a closer look.
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Punjab wicketkeeper Salil Arora grabbed attention on Friday with a brilliant 125 runs from only 45 balls, reaching his century in just 39 deliveries.
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With many IPL teams looking for a wicketkeeper-batter in the 2026 Auction, Salil Arora could attract a high bid in Abu Dhabi on December 16. He has been set with a base price of just Rs 30 lakh.
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Salil Arora came to the crease when Punjab was 62/3 after 8 overs. On a batter-friendly pitch, the 23-year-old smashed a series of boundaries to push Punjab forward. Even as wickets fell at the other end, Salil Arora kept attacking fiercely at the DY Patil Academy in Pune.
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Salil Arora's innings powered Punjab to a huge total of 235/6 batting first. He ended unbeaten on 125 from just 45 balls. In the last over, Arora smashed Sushant Mishra for three sixes and a four. Across his 45-ball knock, the wicketkeeper struck 9 fours and 11 sixes, hitting almost every ball for runs.
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Salil Arora will go into the IPL 2026 Auction with a starting price of Rs 30 lakh. The 23-year-old is a wicketkeeper-batter who usually bats in the middle order, a combination not often seen in Indian cricket. Several franchises may show interest in him, hoping to unlock his talent on the big IPL stage.
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