Last updated on: March 21, 2026
From conceding the most expensive List-A spell in cricket history (0/123 in 10 overs) just days after being bought by Chennai Super Kings to smashing a Ranji Trophy century laced with 10 sixes weeks later — this is the ultimate roller-coaster tale of CSK’s smart ₹40 lakh gamble: Aman Hakim Khan.
In the IPL 2026 mini-auction, when Punjab Kings pushed to ₹35 lakh, CSK jumped in and sealed the deal at his base price of ₹40 lakh. Ruturaj Gaikwad and the think-tank saw exactly what Mumbai and Delhi missed — a fearless, power-packed middle-order finisher who can also bowl medium-pace at the death.
Aman Hakim Khan is no longer just another domestic all-rounder. At 29, he is Puducherry’s captain, a proven big-hitter, and now officially a Super King.
Player Card
- Full Name: Aman Hakim Khan
- Born: 23 November 1996 (Age 29) | Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Height: 6’0” (183 cm) | Weight: ~80 kg
- Role: Right-hand bat | Right-arm fast-medium | Bowling All-rounder
- Batting Style: Aggressive middle/lower-order destroyer
- IPL Team 2026: Chennai Super Kings | Price: ₹40 Lakh
- Domestic: Puducherry (Captain) | Previously Mumbai
- Jersey No.: 23
- Instagram: @amankhan__23
- Net Worth (est.): ₹3–5 Crore
- Zodiac: Sagittarius
- Religion: Islam
Early Life & Family Background
Aman Hakim Khan’s story begins in the bustling lanes of Mumbai — the same city that has produced stars like Sachin, Rohit and Hardik. Born on 23 November 1996, he grew up in a family where cricket was religion.
His father, a former Mumbai U-19 player and club cricketer for BPCL, was his first coach and biggest inspiration. “Papa wanted me to become a fast bowler like him,” Aman once shared in interviews. The young Aman started as a tearaway pacer in age-group cricket, dreaming of hitting 140+ kmph.
But destiny had other plans. A serious road accident during an U-16 game left him unable to bowl at full pace for months. That forced him to focus purely on batting — and boy, did the explosive finisher emerge!
He joined the famous DY Patil Cricket Club and came under the wings of legendary coach Pravin Amre (the man who shaped the likes of Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane). Amre immediately spotted the power in Aman’s bat and pushed him into Mumbai U-19 side.
Life wasn’t easy. Mumbai’s age-group cricket is brutally competitive. Aman balanced studies (he completed his graduation) while training 6–7 hours daily. His family stood rock-solid — no pressure to quit cricket for “settled” career. “They allowed me to chase my dream while keeping education as backup,” Aman has said.
Club cricket at BPCL and DY Patil gave him early exposure to senior players. One unforgettable knock came in the 2018 T20 Mumbai tournament — 85 off just 47 balls (6 fours + 6 sixes) while sharing a 127-run stand with Shreyas Iyer. That innings made selectors sit up.
By 2020, he was knocking on Mumbai’s senior door.
Domestic Career Journey: Mumbai to Puducherry Captaincy
Aman made his List A debut on 9 March 2021 for Mumbai in Vijay Hazare Trophy (vs Saurashtra). He was part of Mumbai’s trophy-winning squad that year — a huge confidence booster.
T20 debut followed on 4 November 2021 in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
He played 6 List A games for Mumbai (34 runs, 2 wickets) and 25 T20s (263 runs @ SR 136.26, HS 51, 4 wickets).
But Mumbai’s packed squad meant limited opportunities at the top. In 2024/25 season, Aman made the bold move to represent Puducherry — and it paid off instantly.
He was handed captaincy in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26. The leadership brought responsibility… and the infamous record.
The 0/123 Story (29 Dec 2025, Ahmedabad) Puducherry vs Jharkhand. Aman, captaining and bowling his full 10 overs, leaked 123 runs with no wickets. Jharkhand smashed 368/7 (Kumar Kushagra 100+, Anukul Roy 98). Puducherry folded for 235.
This broke the previous List A record of 0/116 set just days earlier. Headlines screamed “CSK’s new buy creates unwanted world record.” Social media trolled him mercilessly.
But champions bounce back.
Ranji Trophy 2025-26 Redemption Just 30 days later, against Mumbai (his old team), Aman walked in at 91/5 and smashed 86 off 44 balls — pure entertainment with multiple sixes that frustrated even Shams Mulani.
Then on 28-29 January 2026 vs Rajasthan: 118 off 87 balls (9 fours + 10 sixes). Century in just 76 balls! He finished with most sixes in the entire Ranji Elite season so far (27 sixes across matches).
In Pondicherry Premier League, he was a top performer — once scoring 96 off 54 with 4 wickets in a semi-final.
Today, Aman is not just a player for Puducherry — he is the leader who turned a small state team into a competitive unit.
IPL Journey – From Unsold to Super King
2022: KKR (₹20 Lakh) Bought as uncapped all-rounder. Played only 1 match vs SRH. Debut was forgettable, but the exposure was priceless.
November 2022: Traded to Delhi Capitals for Shardul Thakur. Rishabh Pant & Co. loved his finishing potential.
2023: DC (11 matches) This was his breakout. Scored 110 runs @ SR 108+. Highlight: 3 May 2023 vs Gujarat Titans — 51 off 44* (3 fours + 3 sixes). Came in at 80/4, stabilized, then accelerated. DC won by 51 runs. Aman was Player of the Match contender. He took 9 catches too — safe hands.
2025 Mega Auction: Unsold. Harsh reality check.
December 2025 – IPL 2026 Mini Auction Base ₹30-40 Lakh range. PBKS showed interest (Shreyas Iyer connection from club days), bid reached ₹35 Lakh. CSK’s representative raised paddle — SOLD to Chennai Super Kings for ₹40 Lakh.
Why CSK?
- Death-over hitting (exactly what they lost with Shivam Dube’s form dip)
- Medium-pace option for Impact Player rule
- Cheap domestic depth
- Dhoni loves “hungry” players who have tasted failure
MS Dhoni reportedly watched his Ranji clips and said, “This boy hits like Pollard in domestic — give him a chance.”
Playing Style, Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Clean striking against spin & pace in middle overs
- Exceptional power — 10 sixes in one innings proves it
- Athletic fielder, strong throwing arm
- Can bowl 120-130 kmph medium-pace with variations (slower balls, cutters) — perfect for death
- Never afraid to take on bowlers — fearless mindset
Weaknesses
- Inconsistent against short ball early in innings
- Bowling economy high (12.3 in that VHT spell)
- Still needs big scores in IPL pressure situations
Comparison many make: “Shivam Dube 2.0 with better bowling + Kieron Pollard power lite.”
CSK plan: Use him as Impact Sub (bat 4-6 or bowl 2-3 overs) or permanent No.6 with Dhoni at 7.
Career Statistics (Updated March 2026)
IPL Batting
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 10 | 1 | 115 | 51 | 12.78 | 110.58 | 1 | 8 | 6 |
IPL Bowling
| Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 0/13 | 13.0 |
Key Domestic 2025-26
- Ranji: 118 (10 sixes) vs Rajasthan + 86 (off 44) vs Mumbai
- VHT: 0/123 (record) + multiple useful knocks as captain
- SMAT/PPL: Multiple 80+ scores @ SR 150+
Analysis: Strike-rate monster (140+ in recent T20s). Average needs to climb to 25+ in IPL for consistency.
Personal Life, Controversies & Off-Field
Aman is unmarried (as of 2026) and keeps personal life extremely private. Hobbies: Gym, swimming, watching Bollywood & Hollywood action movies. Fitness freak — follows strict diet and trains with Mumbai-based trainers even while in Puducherry.
Instagram @amankhan__23 shows training videos, six-hitting practice and now CSK yellow posts.
The 0/123 Controversy Handled maturely. Instead of excuses, he posted on Instagram: “Records are made to be broken… next time I’ll break good ones.” Coached by senior players and bounced back stronger.
No other scandals. Clean image — perfect for CSK’s family-like culture.
Future Prospects & CSK Role in IPL 2026
CSK’s middle order looks like: Rachin, Ruturaj, Shivam Dube/Jadeja, then Aman Khan at 5 or 6 with Dhoni/Rahane finishing.
Possible scenarios:
- Impact Player — comes in to finish or bowl 2 overs
- Regular No.6 — Dhoni at 7
- Surprise package like Shivam Dube 2023 (who went from ₹50L to star)
India A call-up? Very possible if he scores 300+ in IPL 2026. National team dream alive at 29.
Prediction: Aman Khan will play minimum 10 matches and score 250+ runs @ 145+ SR. Could be CSK’s X-factor in playoffs.
Conclusion
Flawed but fearless. Inconsistent but explosive. Exactly the kind of player Chennai Super Kings have turned into legends — be it Dwayne Bravo, Ben Stokes or Shivam Dube.
Aman Hakim Khan’s journey from Mumbai roads, accident, domestic struggles, world-record embarrassment to wearing the Yellow Jersey is pure inspiration.
Yellow Army, get ready. The “Destructor” is coming. 💛🔥
Who do you think will be CSK’s No. 5/6 in IPL 2026? Drop your prediction in comments! 👇
FAQ Section
Q1. What is Aman Khan’s IPL price in 2026?
₹40 Lakh (base price, bought by CSK).
Q2. Why did CSK buy Aman Khan?
Death-over hitting + medium-pace option + domestic all-rounder depth at low cost.
Q3. Who is Aman Khan’s father?
Played club cricket for BPCL and inspired him to take up the sport.
Q4. What happened in the 0/123 Vijay Hazare match?
Puducherry captain vs Jharkhand — most expensive List A spell ever (previous record 0/116).
Q5. How many sixes did Aman Khan hit in Ranji 2026?
10 sixes in 118 off 87 vs Rajasthan + multiple in other knocks.
Q6. Is Aman Khan married?
No, unmarried as of March 2026.
Q7. Which team did Aman Khan play for before CSK?
Mumbai → Puducherry | IPL: KKR (2022) → DC (2023)
Q8. Can Aman Khan play for India?
Strong chance if he performs in IPL 2026 — India A is realistic next step.
