The cricketer from Meghalaya, Akash Kumar Choudhary, marked his name in history during the Ranji Trophy match against Arunachal Pradesh played in Surat by hitting 6 balls 6 sixes and becoming the fastest fifty scorer in all First-Class cricket.
He needed only 11 balls to complete his fifty and also smashed 8 consecutive sixes, which amazed the entire cricket world. This innings shattered all previous records in First-Class cricket and immediately turned him into a star both nationally and internationally.
Who is Akash Choudhary?
Akash Kumar Choudhary, a young cricket player from the Indian northeastern state of Meghalaya, is the guy in question. He was born on November 28, 1999, and functions as a left-arm medium-fast bowler. Akash was introduced to the First-Class scene in Meghalaya in 2019 and has since played for the state in all formats.
Interestingly, he is not primarily known as a batter but is mainly a bowling all-rounder. But this special innings has now changed the way people see his potential with the bat as well. He shocked everyone with his fearless approach, confidence and clean hitting ability, and thus became one of the most historic cricketing moments in domestic cricket history.
Records he created yesterday
- Fastest fifty in First-Class cricket history (11 balls)
- Hit 6 sixes in 6 balls in Ranji Trophy
- Hit 8 sixes in consecutive deliveries
- First Indian to hit 8 consecutive sixes in First-Class cricket
- Broke the previously recorded fastest fifty mark in First-Class history
- Entered world record books for one of the greatest single over power hitting displays
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Who were the players to hit 6 sixes in a Over?
Akash Choudhary has now reached the rarest heights among the listed 3 players only in First-Class cricket who came one-step ahead by hitting up to six sixes in one over. Prior to him, this historic achievement was claimed by only two cricket greats:
- Sir Garfield Sobers (West Indices cricketer)
- Ravi Shastri (ex-India cricketer and coach)
The very mention of these two names signifies the greatness of this feat. The game of cricket has witnessed this marvel over a century and a half, and only three players have managed to accomplish this in the long run of First-Class cricket.
Short biography of the player who made the record
- Name: Akash Kumar Choudhary
- Born: 28 November 1999
- State Team: Meghalaya
- Role: Left-Arm Medium Fast Bowler / Bowling All Rounder
- Debut in First-Class Cricket: 2019
- Fame Now: Fastest fifty in First-Class cricket & 6 sixes in 6 balls feat
This milestone has not only mesmerized the audience but also opened a new chapter in the life of the player and of Meghalaya cricket. This moment will be a part of cricket history forever, as this is a non-ordinary record, this is something that happens once in a lifetime. The name of Akash Choudhary has already gained the status of the world cricket’s most celebrated and iconic six-hitting legends.
Written By:- Manjunath S