Watch: Sunrisers Hyderabad star smashes 5 sixes in 5 balls in practice ahead of IPL 2026

The Sunrisers Hyderabad camp is buzzing with energy as the start of IPL 2026 draws near. In a recent practice match, 23-year-old batter Salil Arora delivered a standout performance, smashing five sixes in just five deliveries. His confident stroke play, including a stunning “no-look” six, quickly caught attention and went viral on social media.

Arora began his aggressive innings against the experienced Jaydev Unadkat, hitting him for two powerful sixes. He then continued his attack in the following over by striking three consecutive sixes off Omkar Tarmale. His ability to hit boundaries across different parts of the ground highlighted his strong range and control as a batter.

Overall, Arora’s performance reflected both confidence and preparation ahead of the new season. His clean hitting against pace bowlers and smart shot selection suggest he could play an important role for SRH. The Ishan Kishan-led team will begin their IPL 2026 campaign against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Bengaluru on March 28, and performances like this will boost their confidence going into the tournament.

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Who is Salil Arora? Rising star making headlines before IPL 2026

Salil Arora plays domestic cricket for Punjab and is known for his aggressive batting style. He has already made headlines with his powerful performances in domestic tournaments. In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he scored a century in just 39 balls against Jharkhand and later amazed everyone with an unbeaten 125 off 45 balls.

In the IPL 2026 auction, Arora had set his base price at ₹30 lakh. Many teams showed interest in him because of his strong performances. In the end, Sunrisers Hyderabad bought him for ₹1.50 crore, which is five times his base price and shows their trust in his talent.

With his recent form and powerful batting, Arora may get a chance to make his IPL debut this season. It will be interesting to see how he performs and what impact he can make in IPL 2026.

Fans react to Sunrisers Hyderabad player’s viral hitting spree

Fans were quick to react after Salil Arora’s explosive hitting video from the Sunrisers Hyderabad camp went viral on social media. Many fans praised his fearless batting and powerful six-hitting, calling him a “future star” and a player who could make a big impact for the team.

Some fans also shared funny and interesting comments. One user wrote, “These guys are living in a different world 😭.” Another commented, “SRH might need to drop Nitish Kumar Reddy to include Salil Arora.” A third fan joked, “Please remember, the ones getting hit are your own bowlers 🥲.”

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