Young Opener Creates History With Stunning 200* for Hyderabad: Indian domestic cricket witnessed a special moment in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26 as Aman Rao Perala played one of the finest List A innings in recent years. In just his third List A match, the 21-year-old Hyderabad opener smashed an unbeaten 200 off 154 balls against Bengal at Rajkot, powering Hyderabad to a massive 352/5 and a commanding win.
This knock was not just a personal milestone for Aman Rao, but also a landmark innings in the history of the tournament.
A Double Century Built With Patience and Power
Aman Rao’s innings was a perfect example of modern one-day batting. He started carefully, scoring only 3 runs from his first 10 balls, allowing his opening partner Rahul Singh to take early risks. Once settled, Aman steadily increased his scoring rate without losing control.
- Half-century: 65 balls
- Century: 107 balls
- 150 runs: 134 balls
- Double century: Last ball of the innings
The final phase was explosive. Aman scored 50 runs off just 20 balls, finishing his innings in dramatic style with a six to reach 200*.
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Dominance Against International-Quality Bowling
What made this innings even more impressive was the quality of the Bengal bowling attack. Aman faced experienced bowlers with international exposure and still dominated the contest with clean hitting and smart placement.
His innings included:
- 12 fours
- 13 sixes
- Excellent strike rotation in the middle overs
- Brutal hitting at the death
Hyderabad scored 124 runs in the final 10 overs, largely due to Aman’s finishing power.
Records Broken and New Benchmarks Set
A Knock for the History Books
Aman Rao’s 200* created multiple records in one match:
- Highest individual score for Hyderabad in List A cricket
- Ninth double century in Vijay Hazare Trophy history
- First senior hundred of his career
- Only the 15th Indian male batter to score a List A double century
This innings has instantly placed Aman among elite company in Indian domestic cricket.
Match Summary: Hyderabad vs Bengal
| Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26 |
| Venue | Rajkot |
| Hyderabad Score | 352/5 (50 overs) |
| Bengal Score | 245 (44.4 overs) |
| Result | Hyderabad won by 107 runs |
| Top Batter | Aman Rao – 200* (154) |
Rising Star With IPL Backing
Aman Rao’s rise has been rapid. After making his mark in T20 cricket with a high strike rate, he was picked up by Rajasthan Royals at the IPL 2026 auction for ₹30 lakh.
This double century has further strengthened his reputation as a future all-format batter with composure, stamina, and explosive ability.
Why This Double Century Matters
This innings is being seen as more than just a big score. It showed:
- Temperament to bat long
- Ability to shift gears
- Confidence against quality bowling
- Match-winning mindset
For Hyderabad, it is one of the greatest individual performances in their domestic history. For Indian cricket, it is the arrival of a young batter ready for bigger stages.
With this knock, Aman Rao has firmly entered the spotlight. Consistency will be the next test, but the skill set, mindset, and confidence shown in this innings suggest that he is ready for higher challenges in domestic and franchise cricket.
FAQs
Who scored the double century in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26?
Aman Rao Perala scored an unbeaten 200 for Hyderabad against Bengal.
How many balls did Aman Rao take to score 200?
He reached 200* off 154 balls.
Is this the highest score by a Hyderabad batter in List A cricket?
Yes, this is the highest List A score by a Hyderabad player.
How many double centuries have been scored in Vijay Hazare Trophy history?
This was the ninth double century in the tournament’s history.
Which IPL team does Aman Rao play for?
He is part of Rajasthan Royals.
