Puducherry captain Aman Khanwho recently grabbed headlines after being picked by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the IPL 2026 auction, found himself in the spotlight for an entirely different reason during a Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 match. The encounter against Jharkhand, held in Ahmedabad, turned into a challenging day for the all-rounder as he ended up setting an unwanted record in men’s List A cricket.
Winning the toss, Puducherry opted to bowl first, hoping his side could exploit early conditions. However, the decision did not go according to plan as Jharkhand’s batters dominated proceedings from the outset, putting Puducherry under sustained pressure throughout the innings.
Jharkhand pile on the runs against Puducherry
Jharkhand posted a massive total of 368 for 7 in their allotted 50 overs, thanks to several standout batting performances. Utkarsh Singh anchored the innings with a solid 74, providing stability at the top. Skipper Kumar Kushagra led from the front, scoring a commanding 105 that included 10 boundaries and two sixes, showcasing both patience and power.
The real momentum shift came from Anukul Roy, who played a blistering unbeaten knock of 98 off just 53 balls. His innings featured seven fours and eight towering sixes, completely dismantling the Puducherry bowling attack in the death overs. Mohammad Kounain Quraishi also chipped in with a brisk 43 from 35 deliveries, ensuring Jharkhand finished with one of the highest totals of the tournament season.
Puducherry’s chase falls short
Facing a daunting target, Puducherry never truly looked in control of the chase. Jashwanth Shreeram offered some resistance with a fighting 60, while Neyan Shyam Kangayan contributed 47. Despite these efforts, wickets kept falling at regular intervals, and the required run rate quickly spiraled out of reach.
Ultimately, Puducherry were bowled out for 235, suffering a heavy defeat by 133 runs. While the loss itself was significant, the match will be remembered more for what unfolded during Jharkhand’s innings.
Record-breaking spell for Aman Khan
The focus of the cricketing world turned to Aman Khan after he finished with figures of 10 overs, 1 wicket, and 123 runs conceded. This spell is now officially the most expensive in the history of men’s List A cricket. The previous record was held by Arunachal Pradesh pacer Mibom Mosu, who had conceded 116 runs in nine overs against Bihar last month.
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Aman’s IPL journey so far
Despite this setback, Aman’s career trajectory remains noteworthy. Bought for INR 40 lakh at the IPL 2026 auction, he has already represented multiple franchises. After making his IPL debut with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2022, he featured for Delhi Capitals (DC) in 2023 before landing with Chennai for the upcoming season.
Across 11 IPL matches over two seasons, Aman has scored 115 runs at a strike rate of 110.57, including one half-century. His bowling opportunities in the league have been limited so far, with just one over bowled and no wickets to his name.
While the Vijay Hazare Trophy outing was one to forget, the coming months will be crucial for Aman Khan as he looks to regroup, refine his skills, and justify the faith shown in him ahead of IPL 2026.
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