ranji trophy [WATCH]: 6,6,6,6,6,6,6,6 – Akash Chaudhary scored the fastest half-century in first-class cricket

Meghalaya has caught the attention of the cricket world with its brilliant performance of power hitting. Akash Kumar Chaudhary He registered his name in history by scoring the fastest half-century ever in first-class cricket. The 25-year-old player achieved this amazing feat in just 11 balls. ranji trophy matches against plate group Arunachal Pradesh Held in Surat.

Akash Chaudhary breaks the record of fastest half-century in first-class cricket

Choudhary’s explosive innings broke the long-standing record of 12 balls made by England. wayne white In 2012, the boundaries of explosive batting were redefined in the longer format of the game. When Meghalaya was already in a strong position at 576 runs for six wickets, Chaudhary, who came to bat at number eight, wasted no time in showing his strength.

He hit eight sixes in a row, including the unprecedented feat of hitting six sixes in a single over off the left-arm spinner. limar dabbyThis brilliant over made Chaudhary the third player in the history of first-class cricket after the greats gary sobers And Ravi ShastriTo hit six sixes in an over. Going one step further, Akash became the first cricketer to hit eight consecutive sixes in this format. He remained unbeaten on 50 off just 14 balls and Meghalaya declared their innings with a mammoth score of 628 runs for six wickets, putting immense pressure on their opponents.

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Chaudhary’s record breaking fifty

Chaudhary’s innings has rewritten the records of first-class cricket at the global level. His ability to combine aggressive strokeplay with precise timing in the red ball format has astounded fans and experts alike. Prior to this innings, the record for the fastest half-century in first-class cricket was made by White for Leicestershire against Essex in 12 balls. Others who come close to this exclusive list also include Michael Van Vuuren (13 balls), Ned Eckersley (14 balls), and Bandeep Singh (15 balls), but no one could match Chaudhary’s pace and six-hitting consistency.

This inning not only highlights Chaudhary’s batting ability but also his growing stature in Indian domestic cricket. Before this innings, he had played 31 matches since his debut in 2019, scoring over 500 runs at an average of around 14. While these numbers describe an ordinary career so far, this record-breaking performance indicates Chaudhary’s potential as a strong lower-order hitter who is capable of changing games quickly. His achievement has set a new benchmark for power hitters in first-class cricket, proving that traditional longer formats can witness moments of breathtaking hitting compared to the shortest formats.

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