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Meghalaya’s Akash Kumar Choudhary Smashes 11-Ball Fifty to Set First-Class Record

The 25-year-old’s late assault in a Ranji Trophy Plate match in Surat powered Meghalaya’s 628 for 6 declaration against Arunachal Pradesh.

Overview

  • The half-century, completed in 11 deliveries, surpasses Wayne White’s 12-ball mark for Leicestershire in 2012.
  • CricTracker reports he struck eight consecutive sixes, including an over of six, and finished 50 not out off 14 balls after reaching the milestone in 11.
  • Meghalaya’s total was built on major knocks from Arpit Bhatewara (207), Rahul Dalal (144) and captain Kishan Lyngdoh (119).
  • Akash walked in at 576 for 6 and added 52 with Swastic Chettri, maintaining a strike rate well over 300 before the declaration at 628 for 6.
  • The feat adds to a run of Plate Group milestones highlighted by recent age and partnership records noted in domestic coverage.