Archive · 11 Nov 2025
Akash Choudhary Sets Records, Eyes IPL for Northeast Representation
A cricketer named Akash Choudhary from Meghalaya has achieved amazing feats in a recent match.
He's the first player ever to hit eight sixes in a row in a first-class game.
He also scored 50 runs in just 11 balls, making it the fastest half-century ever in this type of cricket.
Akash is now in a special club with famous players like Garry Sobers and Ravi Shastri for hitting six sixes in a single over.
He hopes these records will lead to a chance to play in the IPL.
Akash also wants more teams from northeastern India in the IPL to help grow the sport there.
He mentioned that even though he has big dreams, his main focus right now is playing well for his team, Meghalaya.
Akash Kumar Choudhary set a new record by hitting eight consecutive sixes in a Ranji Trophy match.
He achieved the fastest half-century in first-class cricket history, scoring 50 runs off just 11 balls.
Choudhary became the third player ever to hit six sixes in a single over in a first-class match.
The 25-year-old cricketer expressed his aspiration to play in the IPL and advocated for greater representation of northeastern India.
Despite his achievements, Choudhary's immediate focus remains on performing for his team, Meghalaya.
- Who
- Akash Kumar Choudhary, a 25-year-old fast bowler for Meghalaya.
- What
- Achieved multiple cricket records including eight consecutive sixes and the fastest half-century in first-class cricket history. He also expressed aspirations for an IPL stint and called for greater representation for northeastern India in the league.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- In a Ranji Trophy match against Arunachal Pradesh.
- Why
- Choudhary was focused on expressing himself and hitting big shots due to his team's favorable position, leading to his record-breaking performance. He also desires to popularize cricket in his region through IPL representation.
Choudhary's Immediate Focus
IPL Aspirations and Regional Representation
Career Goals
Choudhary's Immediate Focus
Akash Choudhary states his primary goal is to perform well for his team, Meghalaya, and help them reach a better position in the tournament.
IPL Aspirations and Regional Representation
Choudhary aspires to play in the IPL, believing it will help him make a name for himself and is eager for an opportunity, regardless of the team.
Northeast Representation in IPL
Choudhary's Immediate Focus
Choudhary hopes for the IPL to add a team from the northeastern region to popularize the sport there.
IPL Aspirations and Regional Representation
He observes that while the IPL has expanded, representation from the northeast remains low, with Riyan Parag being one of the few players from the region in recent years.
- Player
- Akash Kumar Choudhary
- Team
- Meghalaya
- Match
- Ranji Trophy match against Arunachal Pradesh
- Record 1
- First player to hit eight consecutive sixes in a domestic first-class match.
- Record 2
- Fastest half-century in first-class cricket (50 off 11 balls).
- Notable Achievement
- Third batter to hit six sixes in one over in a first-class match (after Garry Sobers and Ravi Shastri).
- Other Performance
- Unbeaten 60 against Bihar in the same tournament.
