Aman Rao's Maiden Double Ton Seals Dominant Win

Aman Rao etched his name in the record books with a spectacular unbeaten double century, his first in List-A cricket, to lead Hyderabad to a decisive 107-run triumph against Bengal. The 21-year-old's monumental 200 not out surpassed Mohammed Azharuddin's long-standing record for Hyderabad's highest List-A score, propelling his team to a formidable total of 352 runs.

Bengal's chase began poorly as Mohammed Siraj claimed four wickets, stifling their pursuit of the target. Despite valiant efforts from Anustup Majumdar (59) and Shahbaz Ahmed (108 not out), who forged a significant partnership, Bengal ultimately fell short, reaching 245 all out. The defeat casts serious doubt on Bengal's quarterfinal aspirations.

This victory marks a significant achievement for Hyderabad in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, highlighting stellar individual performances and team strength. While Bengal showed fight, their inability to reach the target signifies a setback in their tournament campaign with a challenging match against Uttar Pradesh remaining.