| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Akash Kumar Choudhary |
| Born | 28 November 1999 |
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 21 February 2019 | |
Akash Choudhary (born 28 November 1999) [1] is an Indian cricketer who plays for Meghalaya in domestic competitions. He has appeared in formats including the Ranji Trophy and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, primarily as a right-arm medium-pace bowler. He holds the world record for fastest half-century, and the first and only player to hit consecutive eight sixes in first class cricket. [2]
Choudhary made his Twenty20 debut for Meghalaya in the 2018–19 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on 21 February 2019. [3] He made his List A debut on 24 September 2019, for Meghalaya in the 2019–20 Vijay Hazare Trophy. [4] He made his first-class debut on 9 December 2019, for Meghalaya in the 2019–20 Ranji Trophy. [5]
In November 2025, during a Ranji Trophy Plate Group match between Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh in Surat, Choudhary scored a fastest half-century in the history of first-class cricket, with just 11 balls. Batting in the lower order during Meghalaya’s second innings, he hit eight consecutive sixes across two overs, including six sixes in one over. [6]