Meghalaya's Akash Choudhary made history by becoming the third batter in first-class cricket to hit six sixes in an over, joining the elite club of Ravi Shastri and Garry Sobers. But here's where it gets even more impressive: he did it in a record-breaking manner, hitting eight sixes in a row, which had never been achieved before in the format. This feat was achieved during the Plate Group game of the Ranji Trophy, against Arunachal Pradesh, in Surat. Choudhary, batting at No. 8, began his innings with a dot and two singles before unleashing his power-hitting prowess, smashing six sixes off left-arm spinner Limar Dabi in the 126th over. This not only broke the record for the fastest fifty in terms of balls faced but also set a new benchmark for the fastest half-century in cricket history, taking just nine minutes to reach the mark. The 25-year-old, who was playing his 31st first-class match, had already scored 503 runs at an average of 14.37 before this game, with two half-centuries to his name. His performance in Meghalaya's clash against Bihar earlier this month, where he smashed four sixes in his unbeaten 60 off 62, further showcased his exceptional talent. Choudhary's achievement has undoubtedly earned him a place in the record books, leaving cricket enthusiasts in awe of his extraordinary skills.
