Record-Breaking Performance in Ranji Trophy
Indian cricketer Akash Kumar Choudhary has created history in first-class cricket with a spectacular batting display. During a Ranji Trophy match between Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh, the 25-year-old smashed eight consecutive sixes in just eight balls, surpassing the previous record of six sixes in a single over held by cricket legends Sir Gary Sobers (1968) and Ravi Shastri (1985).
Kumar’s innings not only rewrote the record books but also earned him the fastest half-century in first-class cricket, achieved in just 11 balls. His explosive performance captivated fans and analysts alike, showcasing a rare combination of power, timing, and audacity.
Context of the Match
When Akash Kumar walked in to bat at number eight, Meghalaya had already lost six wickets, with the team total standing at 576 runs. He started cautiously, scoring singles off the first two deliveries. Then, in an over bowled by spinner Lamar Dabi, Kumar unleashed a barrage of six consecutive sixes, leaving spectators and commentators stunned.
In the following over, bowled by TNR Mohit, he continued his onslaught by hitting two more sixes off the first two balls, completing an unprecedented sequence of eight sixes in eight balls. This achievement made him the first cricketer in history to hit eight consecutive sixes in first-class cricket.
Breaking New Ground
Before Kumar, only Sir Gary Sobers and Ravi Shastri had managed six sixes in a single over in first-class cricket, a feat widely celebrated in cricketing history. Kumar’s accomplishment now sets a new benchmark for power-hitting, demonstrating the evolving nature of domestic cricket in India.
This innings not only highlights individual brilliance but also brings attention to the growing competitiveness and entertainment value of Ranji Trophy matches. Cricket analysts predict that Akash Kumar’s record-breaking performance will inspire a new generation of aggressive batsmen in domestic cricket circuits.
