Punjab's Salil Arora Blasts 125* in SMAT, Eyes IPL Spot

• Punjab batter Salil Arora scored an unbeaten 125 off 45 balls against Jharkhand in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
• Arora's century came in just 39 deliveries, making it one of the fastest T20 tons by an Indian batter.
• His explosive performance could significantly boost his prospects for the upcoming IPL 2026 mini-auction.
• Despite Arora's 125, Punjab's total of 235/6 was chased down by Jharkhand, leading to a loss.
• Arora previously made his first-class debut in Oct 2024 with a century (101) and was part of the 2019 U19 Asia Cup-winning Indian team.

Why It Matters: This highlights a cricketer's explosive performance, boosting his IPL prospects.