Aman Rao Smashes 142, Breaks Vaibhav’s Record
The Rajasthan Royals youngster blasted a stunning 142 off 48 balls and smashed a 32-ball century, rewriting the record books with one of the most destructive T20 innings by an Indian batter.
Aman Rao Smashes 142, Breaks Vaibhav’s Record
Indian cricket’s next generation of batting stars continues to make headlines, and this time it is Rajasthan Royals youngster Aman Rao Perala who has stunned the cricketing world with a record-breaking performance in the Telangana T20 League.
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The 22-year-old batter produced a breathtaking knock of 142 runs off just 48 balls, hammering bowlers all around the park during Warangal Warriors’ clash against Medak Falcons on Monday. His explosive innings featured 13 sixes and 12 fours, while he maintained an astonishing strike rate of 295.83.
Aman reached his century in just 32 balls, becoming the fastest Indian batter to score a T20 century in a major Indian T20 competition. In the process, he surpassed Rajasthan Royals teammate Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who had previously grabbed headlines with a 35-ball century.
The young batter’s innings completely dominated the contest as bowlers struggled to contain his relentless attack. His power-hitting display has now placed him among the most exciting young talents in Indian cricket.
100* (32) ➡️ 142 (48) – Fastest hundred in all Indian state leagues ever because this is A-man on a mission! 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/6k1wPq3Kxl
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) June 22, 2026
Fastest T20 Hundreds by Indian Batters
- Aman Rao Perala – 32 balls (Telangana T20 League)
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi – 35 balls (IPL 2025)
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi – 36 balls (IPL 2026)
- Yusuf Pathan – 37 balls
- Priyansh Arya – 39 balls
Despite Aman’s sensational feat, the overall record for the fastest century in a major Indian T20 competition still belongs to Chris Gayle, who smashed a legendary 30-ball hundred for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2013.
Rajasthan Royals’ Hidden Gem Emerges
Aman Rao Perala is currently part of the Rajasthan Royals setup. The franchise signed him during the IPL 2026 auction at his base price of ₹30 lakh, but he did not get an opportunity to play a single match during the season.
Following his record-breaking knock, Rajasthan Royals celebrated the achievement on social media, hailing him as another explosive batting talent emerging from their squad.
The stunning innings has now sparked discussions about Aman’s future role in the IPL. Cricket experts believe the young batter could become a major match-winner for Rajasthan Royals if given an opportunity in the upcoming season.
With a 32-ball century, 142 runs in 48 deliveries and a fearless approach against quality bowling, Aman Rao Perala has firmly announced his arrival on the big stage and added his name to Indian cricket’s growing list of exciting young stars.
