Don’t want to overhype it, want to stay grounded: Akash Choudhary on hitting record eight sixes in a row
The record‑breaking moment came in Surat on Sunday when Meghalaya’s 25‑year‑old batsman Akash Kumar Choudhary chased a 50 in just 11 balls, smashing eight straight sixes in first‑class cricket. His explosive knock surpassed the previous best – Leicestershire’s Wayne White who reached a half‑score in 12 balls back in 2012 – and pushed the Indian domestic record to a new level.
Akash was playing in the Ranji Trophy’s Plate Group, facing Arunachal Pradesh. He joined cricket greats like Sir Garfield Sobers and Ravi Shastri as the third player ever to hit six consecutive maximums in an over, and the fastest fifty in a one‑day match since the 1960s. The 8‑six burst left critics stunned and fans buzzing.
When asked about his mindset, Akash said he simply matched the team’s needs. “We needed a quick score, so I decided to play aggressive cricket,” he told . “I wasn’t thinking about hitting eight sixes. After three, I felt the chance to go for sixes in the over, but the last two just happened.” His offence on the day shows how a single player can shape a match with pure batting energy.
Despite the awe-inspiring knock, Akash remains grounded. He keeps his eyes on the bigger picture: Meghalaya’s return to the Ranji Trophy’s Elite group. “We’re still playing more games and we must keep the team’s goals first,” he added. “We want to get back to the Elite level.”
Akash, who originally trained as a fast bowler, cites India’s pace leaders Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj as his idols. He laughed about how Surat has been lucky for him: “I took my first T20 wicket here on debut and now I set a world record at the same place.” It’s a striking reminder that one venue can shape a career.
He also highlighted the growing baseball infrastructure in North‑East India. “BCCI is investing a lot, and we now have good facilities. The weather can still be a challenge, but the interest in cricket is growing and academies are coming up,” he said. The message is clear – the region’s future in Indian cricket looks brighter than ever.
Akash’s record‑breaking innings proves that a single player can rewrite history in Indian domestic cricket, while keeping his team’s ambition front and center. His shot‑count from one innings has set a new benchmark, and his humble attitude reminds fans that greatness can come from anywhere.
Source: ianslive
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