Captain of Puducherry Aman Khanrecently grabbed the headlines after being selected by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) The IPL 2026 auction, for a while, has been in the limelight for a completely different reason Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 suitable The match against Jharkhand in Ahmedabad turned out to be a tough day for the all-rounder as he posted an unwanted record in men’s List A cricket.
Puducherry, who won the toss, opted to bowl first, hoping their side could take advantage of the early conditions. However, the decision did not go according to plan as Jharkhand’s batsmen dominated proceedings from the start, putting Puducherry under constant pressure throughout the innings.
Jharkhand runs against Puducherry
Jharkhand posted a mammoth total of 368 for 7 in their allotted 50 overs thanks to some standout batting performances. Utkarsh Singh anchored the innings with a solid 74 providing stability at the top. Captain Kumar Kushagra led from the front, showing both patience and power, hitting a team-high 105 including 10 boundaries and two sixes.
The real momentum shift came from Anukul Roy who played an unbeaten knock of 98 off just 53 balls. His innings featured seven fours and eight powerful sixes, making the Puducherry bowling attack deadly. Mohammad Kounain Quraishi also top scored with 43 off 35 deliveries to ensure Jharkhand finished with one of the highest totals of the tournament season.
Puducherry’s pursuit falls short
Faced with a tough target, Puducherry never controlled the chase. Jashwanth Shreeram provided some resistance with a knock of 60, followed by Neyan Shyam Kangayan with 47. Despite these efforts, wickets continued to fall at regular intervals and the required run rate quickly became elusive.
In the end, Puducherry were bowled out for 235 in a heavy defeat by 133 runs. While the knock itself was significant, the match will be remembered more for what happened during Jharkhand’s innings.
Record breaking spell for Aman Khan
The attention of the cricketing world turned to Aman Khan, who finished with 10 innings, 1 wicket and 123 runs. This spell is now officially the most expensive in List A men’s cricket history. The previous record was held by Arunachal Pradesh’s Mibom Mosu, who conceded 116 runs in nine runs against Bihar last month.
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Ama’s IPL journey so far
Despite this setback, Ama’s career trajectory remains remarkable. Bought for INR 40 lakh in the IPL 2026 auction, he has already represented many franchises. After making his IPL debut with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2022, he played for Delhi Capitals (DC) in 2023 before landing with Chennai for the upcoming season.
In 11 IPL matches over two seasons, Aman 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 and no wickets to his name.
While the Vijay Hazare Trophy trip is to be forgotten, the coming months will be crucial for Aman Khan as he looks to regroup, improve his skills and justify the trust reposed in him ahead of IPL 2026.
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