Who Is Akash Kumar Chaudhary? Meghalaya All-Rounder Smashes World Record With Fastest Fifty and 8 Consecutive Sixes in Ranji Trophy 2025

The Ranji Trophy 2025 is witnessing thrilling performances and record-breaking feats, and one of the most talked-about moments has come from Meghalaya’s Akash Kumar Chaudhary.
In a Plate Division match against Arunachal Pradesh, the young all-rounder scripted history by hitting 8 consecutive sixes and scoring a half-century in just 11 balls, the fastest fifty ever recorded in Indian first-class cricket.

This blistering knock not only stunned cricket fans but also etched Akash’s name in the record books as the first cricketer in the world to hit eight consecutive sixes in first-class cricket.

Who Is Akash Kumar Chaudhary?

Akash Kumar Chaudhary, aged 25, made his domestic debut in 2019.
He has played 30 first-class matches, 28 List A games, and 30 T20s so far.
As a bowler, he has taken 87 wickets in first-class cricket, 37 in List A, and 28 in T20s.
He has also contributed with the bat, scoring 503 runs in first-class, 203 runs in List A, and 107 runs in T20s, making him a dependable all-rounder for Meghalaya.

All-Round Excellence

In a previous match against Bihar, Akash scored an unbeaten 60 runs off just 33 balls with 5 fours and 6 sixes, and also took 7 wickets for 40 runs, showcasing his all-round dominance.
He has also represented North East Zone in the prestigious Duleep Trophy.

Records Created by Akash Kumar Chaudhary

Fastest fifty (11 balls) in Indian first-class cricket history.

Fastest fifty in Ranji Trophy history.

Third batsman in first-class cricket to hit six sixes in an over (after Ravi Shastri and Garry Sobers).

Second batsman in Ranji Trophy history to hit six sixes in an over (after Ravi Shastri).

First player in the world to hit eight consecutive sixes in first-class cricket.