06 Aman Rao Perala

Aman Rao Perala: Player Profile & Breakthrough

The “Niranjan Shah” Miracle: 200 in List A*

Aman Perala etched his name into the history books on January 6, 2026, during a Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Bengal. In only his third List A appearance, Aman carried his bat to an unbeaten 200 off 154 balls*, lacing his innings with 12 fours and 13 sixes. He reached the double-century milestone with a dramatic last-ball six, helping Hyderabad post a massive 352. What stood out was his dominance against an attack featuring India internationals Mohammed Shami, Akash Deep, and Mukesh Kumar, proving he belongs on the big stage.

Playing Style: The “Shardul Takedown”

Aman first went viral during the 2025 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), where he signaled his intent by smashing Shardul Thakur for 24 runs in a single over during the powerplay. Known for a strong base and clean ball-striking, his game is built on controlled aggression, maintaining a T20 strike rate of over 160.

IPL 2026: A Royal Arrival

Joining the Rajasthan Royals for the 2026 season, Aman is expected to compete for the opening slot or a flexible top-order role. Under the mentorship of Rahul Dravid and alongside fellow young powerhouse Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Aman provides RR with the explosive starts needed to maximize the powerplay at high-scoring venues like Jaipur and Mumbai.

Aman Perala: Career Statistics

Data consolidated as of January 20, 2026.

Batting & Fielding Performance