Vidarbha opener Aman Mokhade made his mark on cricket history by matching a record for reaching 1000 List-A cricket scores in a shortest possible span of 16 innings to equalize the record of former cricket great Graeme Pollock of South Africa. Mokhade is just 24 years old.
Fastest Indian to 1000 List A Runs
- Aman Mokhade broke many notable batting Indians to achieve this record:
- Earlier record holders: Devdutt Padikkal and Abhinav Mukund (17 innings)
- Mokhade attained this milestone in 16 innings
It is an achievement that further cements his consistency in the format.
Match-Winning Knock Against Karnataka
The milestone was achieved during the semi-final of the 2025-26 Vijay Hazare Trophy league match between Vidarbha and Karnataka at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. In this match, Mokhade scored a crucial 138-run knock off 122 balls to lead Vidarbha to a six-wicket win. His innings not only secured Vidarbha a spot in the finals, it also showcased his capability of performing under pressure.
Aman Mokhade: The Dream Season Across The Formats
Although he made his domestic debut in the 2022-23 season, it has been this year when he has really come into his own as one of the most promising batters in the Indian cricket scene.
Ranji Trophy 2025-26
577 runs in 7 innings
Average: 96.16
3 centuries and 1 fifty
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Vidarbha’s leading run-scorer
Consistent performances in the T20 format
Dominance in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26
Aman Mokhade is currently the highest run-scorer in the tournament:
781 runs in 9 innings
Average: 97.62
5 centuries and 1 fifty
His five hundreds are the joint-most by any batter in a single edition of the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Key Performances That Defined the Tournament
Mokhade’s run spree began with a century against Bengal (110) and continued with impressive knocks:
82 vs Hyderabad
139 vs Jammu & Kashmir
Centuries against Baroda, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka
Apart from a minor setback against Chandigarh, he has been unstoppable throughout the competition.
Vidarbha Eye Maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy Title
With a century in the semi-final, Vidarbha is one step away from winning their maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy, thanks to the impressive form of their key player, Aman Mokhade. That is his third century of the season.
ALSO READ: MIW vs UPW WPL 2026: UP Warriors End Losing Streak With 7-Wicket Win Over Mumbai Indians
