Akash Kumar Choudhary from Meghalaya Sets Historic Record with Eight Consecutive Sixes and Fastest 50 in First-Class Cricket

Surat, November 10, 2025 In an extraordinary display of power-hitting, Meghalaya cricketer Akash Kumar Choudhary created history during a Ranji Trophy match against Arunachal Pradesh in Surat on Sunday. The 25-year-old right-hand batsman, who is primarily known for his fast bowling, stunned everyone by smashing eight sixes in a row, becoming the first player in first-class cricket history to achieve this incredible feat. Choudhary’s innings will be remembered not only for the eight consecutive sixes but also for how quickly he reached his half-century. He scored a blazing 50 runs in just 11 balls, making it the fastest half-century ever recorded in first-class cricket. This broke the previous record of a 12-ball fifty set by Wayne White of Leicestershire against Essex in 2012. The memorable moment came on the second day of the match when Meghalaya was comfortably placed at 576 for 6. Choudhary walked in to bat with little expectation, given his reputation as a bowler rather than a specialist batsman. After beginning cautiously with a dot ball and two singles, he suddenly switched gears and launched into a breathtaking assault on left-arm spinner Limar Dabi. What followed was nothing short of astonishing. Choudhary hammered six consecutive sixes in a single over, matching a record previously held only by two cricketing legends — Garry Sobers and Ravi Shastri. Both Sobers and Shastri had achieved the rare distinction decades ago, and Choudhary’s entry into that elite club marked a significant moment for Indian domestic cricket. But Choudhary didn’t stop there. After completing the over with six sixes, he went on to clear the boundary two more times with the next two deliveries he faced, extending the streak to eight sixes in a row. The crowd and his teammates could hardly believe what they were witnessing as Choudhary reached his fifty in record time, rewriting the history books in style. What makes his achievement even more remarkable is that he is not a regular batsman. Known primarily as a fast bowler, Choudhary’s explosive cameo showcased the evolving nature of modern cricket, where even bowlers are capable of producing match-defining batting performances. His innings has since drawn widespread attention and praise from cricket fans and experts across the country. Many have hailed his performance as one of the most entertaining moments in Indian domestic cricket history. With this remarkable display, Akash Kumar Choudhary has etched his name in the record books — not only as the first-ever cricketer to hit eight consecutive sixes in first-class cricket but also as the holder of the fastest half-century in the format. For Meghalaya cricket, which is still developing its presence on the national stage, Choudhary’s heroics stand as a proud moment and a source of inspiration for young players across the northeastern region. In the end, what began as a routine innings turned into a historic spectacle — one that will be talked about for years to come in the annals of Indian cricket. Akash Kumar Choudhary from Meghalaya Sets Historic Record with Eight Consecutive Sixes and Fastest 50 in First-Class Cricket Meghalaya’s Akash Kumar Choudhary made cricket history during a Ranji Trophy match against Arunachal Pradesh in Surat by hitting eight consecutive sixes, the first time ever in first-class cricket. The 25-year-old, primarily known as a fast bowler, stunned everyone with a blistering knock that also earned him the fastest half-century in the format — reaching 50 runs in just 11 balls. Walking in when Meghalaya was 576 for 6, Choudhary started cautiously with a dot ball and two singles before switching gears. He smashed six sixes in one over off spinner Limar Dabi, joining cricketing greats Garry Sobers and Ravi Shastri, who had previously achieved the same in first-class matches. Choudhary went beyond them by hitting two more sixes on the next deliveries he faced, setting a new global record. His explosive batting performance not only lit up the Ranji Trophy but also brought national attention to Meghalaya cricket. From a bowler to a record-breaking batsman, Akash Kumar Choudhary’s innings has become one of the most remarkable moments in India’s domestic cricket history.