In a record-breaking performance that stunned Indian cricket fans, Akash Kumar Chaudhary from Meghalaya etched his name in history by smashing eight consecutive sixes during a Ranji Trophy match in Surat on Sunday. The 25-year-old cricketer not only broke the long-standing records of Yuvraj Singh and Ravi Shastri, but also became the fastest player to score a half-century in first-class cricket, achieving the milestone in just 11 balls and 9 minutes.
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First player to hit eight consecutive sixes in first-class cricket ✅
Fastest fifty, off just 11 balls, in first-class cricket ✅
Meghalaya's Akash Kumar etched his name in the record books with a blistering knock of 50*(14) in the Plate Group match against… pic.twitter.com/dJbu8BVhb1
8 Sixes in 8 Balls – A Historic Feat in Indian Cricket
Cricket enthusiasts still remember Yuvraj Singh’s six sixes in a single over against England during the 2007 T20 World Cup and Ravi Shastri’s identical feat in the Ranji Trophy decades ago. But now, a new name has entered this elite list — Akash Kumar Chaudhary.
Unlike previous records of six consecutive sixes, Akash went a step further by hitting eight consecutive sixes across two overs, an unprecedented achievement in professional cricket. His explosive batting display came during a Ranji Trophy clash between Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh, leaving spectators and fellow players in awe.
Fastest Fifty in First-Class Cricket
Akash Kumar Chaudhary’s incredible innings of an unbeaten 50 off just 11 balls has shattered all previous records in first-class cricket. Until now, the record for the fastest fifty was held by England’s Wayne Knight, who had achieved it in 12 balls while playing for Leicestershire County in 2012.
Before that, Sri Lanka’s Clive Inman had scored a 13-ball fifty in 1965, which stood as the second-fastest half-century by time (8 minutes). Akash completed his half-century in just 9 minutes, placing him among the fastest scorers in cricket’s rich history.
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Third Player to Hit Six Sixes in an Over
With this incredible achievement, Akash Kumar Chaudhary has also joined the rare club of players who have hit six sixes in a single over in first-class cricket. The legendary Garfield Sobers was the first to accomplish this in 1968 for Nottinghamshire against Glamorgan bowler Malcolm Nash. Later, in 1984-85, Ravi Shastri repeated the feat while representing Bombay.
Now, Akash stands as the third player in first-class cricket to achieve this milestone — and the only one to extend the record beyond six to eight consecutive sixes.
A Promising Talent Since 2019
Born in 1999, Akash Kumar Chaudhary has been part of the Indian domestic circuit since 2019. Representing Meghalaya, he has played 30 first-class matches so far, scoring 503 runs at an average of 14.37. While he may not have been a household name before, this remarkable innings has instantly placed him among the most talked-about young cricketers in the country.
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Revisiting Yuvraj’s Iconic Sixes
Cricket fans still recall the unforgettable moment from the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup, when Yuvraj Singh smashed England’s Stuart Broad for six consecutive sixes after a heated exchange with Andrew Flintoff. That record had become a symbol of India’s aggression and confidence on the global stage. Now, with Akash’s record-breaking performance in domestic cricket, fans are once again reminded of that same fearless energy that defines Indian batting power.
A New Chapter in Indian Cricket
Akash Kumar Chaudhary’s name will now be remembered in the annals of Indian cricket for his breathtaking stroke play and composure under pressure. His 11-ball fifty not only set a new benchmark in first-class cricket, but also proved that India’s domestic circuit continues to produce extraordinary talent ready to shine on the international stage.
With this record, Akash Kumar Chaudhary has firmly established himself as one of the most explosive batters in the domestic circuit, and cricket enthusiasts around the world — from India to the UK and US — are already calling him the “next big thing” in Indian cricket.
