Records were rewritten in Surat on Sunday as Meghalaya’s Akash Kumar Choudhary produced an innings for the ages, hammering a fifty off just 11 balls, the fastest ever in First-Class cricket history. His blistering knock came during a Ranji Trophy Plate Group clash against Arunachal Pradesh, turning an otherwise routine fixture into a moment that will echo through cricketing history.
11-Ball Fifty: Akash Kumar Choudhary Breaks a 13-Year-Old World Record
The 25-year-old right-hander’s explosive innings has shattered a record that stood for over a decade. Akash broke England’s Wayne White’s long-standing record of a 12-ball fifty scored for Leicestershire against Essex in 2012.
Walking in at No. 8 when Meghalaya were comfortably placed at 576 for 6, Akash wasted no time. He went on a six-hitting rampage, smashing eight consecutive sixes, including six in a single over off Arunachal bowler Limar Dabi. By the time Meghalaya declared their innings at 628 for 6, Akash was unbeaten on 50 off just 14 deliveries, rewriting the definition of power-hitting in red-ball cricket.
Fastest Fifty Ever in First-Class Cricket: A Global Milestone
Akash’s feat is not just the fastest in Ranji Trophy history but the quickest fifty ever recorded in any First-Class match worldwide, across domestic and international levels.
Before his jaw-dropping knock, the Indian record for the fastest fifty in First-Class cricket belonged to Bandeep Singh, who reached the milestone in 15 balls for Jammu & Kashmir against Tripura in 2015. Akash’s achievement surpasses all previous benchmarks, putting Meghalaya’s name firmly on the cricketing map.
Eight Sixes, One Over, and a Moment of Magic in Surat
Akash’s innings was pure theatre. Coming from a lower order position, he unleashed an extraordinary display of clean, fearless hitting. The highlight came when he hit six sixes in an over, a rare occurrence even in T20 cricket, let alone the Ranji Trophy.
His aggression left the fielders clueless and the bowlers helpless. The crowd at Surat witnessed something unprecedented, a Ranji match moment that will be remembered for generations.
The Journey of Akash Kumar Choudhary: From Struggles to Stardom
Akash made his First-Class debut in 2019 against Nagaland. Since then, he has represented Meghalaya in List-A and T20 formats as well, playing against teams like Sikkim and Gujarat.
His domestic career has been a rollercoaster. Before this historic innings, he had managed only two fifties in ten innings, often struggling for consistency. His lean run included five consecutive innings without crossing 20 runs. However, signs of revival appeared recently when he scored a fifty against Bihar in Meghalaya’s last match. Sunday’s record-breaking innings has now cemented his comeback in emphatic fashion.
To add to his all-round contribution, Akash also opened the bowling and struck early, making it a dream day in Surat. As Arunachal Pradesh trailed by 593 runs, Akash had already ensured that the match would forever be remembered for his stunning achievement.
Fastest Fifties in First-Class Cricket: Updated Records
Ranji Trophy Plate Group 2025: A Season of Surprises and Records
The ongoing Ranji Trophy Plate Group has been full of surprises. Just this season, Bihar’s Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player in Ranji Trophy history, while Goa’s Kashyap Bakle and Snehal Kauthankar broke the record for the highest partnership (606 runs) in the tournament’s history.
Now, Akash Kumar Choudhary’s 11-ball fifty adds another incredible chapter, proving that the Plate Group can produce performances as memorable and historic as any elite-level fixture.
The Knock That Redefined Red-Ball Cricket
In an era dominated by white-ball fireworks, Akash’s innings reminds fans that red-ball cricket, too, can produce moments of pure magic. His 11-ball fifty, achieved with fearless intent, timing, and audacity, has etched his name into cricket’s record books forever.
From his struggles to his resurgence, Akash Kumar Choudhary’s story is one of grit, timing, and belief, and in just 11 deliveries, he transformed from a domestic journeyman into a record-breaking sensation.
Inputs from TOI
11-Ball Fifty: Akash Kumar Choudhary Breaks a 13-Year-Old World Record
The 25-year-old right-hander’s explosive innings has shattered a record that stood for over a decade. Akash broke England’s Wayne White’s long-standing record of a 12-ball fifty scored for Leicestershire against Essex in 2012.
Walking in at No. 8 when Meghalaya were comfortably placed at 576 for 6, Akash wasted no time. He went on a six-hitting rampage, smashing eight consecutive sixes, including six in a single over off Arunachal bowler Limar Dabi. By the time Meghalaya declared their innings at 628 for 6, Akash was unbeaten on 50 off just 14 deliveries, rewriting the definition of power-hitting in red-ball cricket.
Fastest Fifty Ever in First-Class Cricket: A Global Milestone
Akash’s feat is not just the fastest in Ranji Trophy history but the quickest fifty ever recorded in any First-Class match worldwide, across domestic and international levels.
Before his jaw-dropping knock, the Indian record for the fastest fifty in First-Class cricket belonged to Bandeep Singh, who reached the milestone in 15 balls for Jammu & Kashmir against Tripura in 2015. Akash’s achievement surpasses all previous benchmarks, putting Meghalaya’s name firmly on the cricketing map.
Eight Sixes, One Over, and a Moment of Magic in Surat
Akash’s innings was pure theatre. Coming from a lower order position, he unleashed an extraordinary display of clean, fearless hitting. The highlight came when he hit six sixes in an over, a rare occurrence even in T20 cricket, let alone the Ranji Trophy.
His aggression left the fielders clueless and the bowlers helpless. The crowd at Surat witnessed something unprecedented, a Ranji match moment that will be remembered for generations.
The Journey of Akash Kumar Choudhary: From Struggles to Stardom
Akash made his First-Class debut in 2019 against Nagaland. Since then, he has represented Meghalaya in List-A and T20 formats as well, playing against teams like Sikkim and Gujarat.
His domestic career has been a rollercoaster. Before this historic innings, he had managed only two fifties in ten innings, often struggling for consistency. His lean run included five consecutive innings without crossing 20 runs. However, signs of revival appeared recently when he scored a fifty against Bihar in Meghalaya’s last match. Sunday’s record-breaking innings has now cemented his comeback in emphatic fashion.
To add to his all-round contribution, Akash also opened the bowling and struck early, making it a dream day in Surat. As Arunachal Pradesh trailed by 593 runs, Akash had already ensured that the match would forever be remembered for his stunning achievement.
Fastest Fifties in First-Class Cricket: Updated Records
Ranji Trophy Plate Group 2025: A Season of Surprises and Records
The ongoing Ranji Trophy Plate Group has been full of surprises. Just this season, Bihar’s Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player in Ranji Trophy history, while Goa’s Kashyap Bakle and Snehal Kauthankar broke the record for the highest partnership (606 runs) in the tournament’s history.
Now, Akash Kumar Choudhary’s 11-ball fifty adds another incredible chapter, proving that the Plate Group can produce performances as memorable and historic as any elite-level fixture.
The Knock That Redefined Red-Ball Cricket
In an era dominated by white-ball fireworks, Akash’s innings reminds fans that red-ball cricket, too, can produce moments of pure magic. His 11-ball fifty, achieved with fearless intent, timing, and audacity, has etched his name into cricket’s record books forever.
From his struggles to his resurgence, Akash Kumar Choudhary’s story is one of grit, timing, and belief, and in just 11 deliveries, he transformed from a domestic journeyman into a record-breaking sensation.
Inputs from TOI
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