News Update : Who is Akash Kumar? Meghalaya batter who broke world record for fastest First-Class fifty - TOI SPORTS DESK

Meghalaya's Akash Kumar etched his name in cricketing history by smashing the fastest-ever First-Class fifty in just 11 balls during a Ranji Trophy match. The 25-year-old's explosive innings, featuring eight consecutive sixes, shattered the previous world record and stunned onlookers. Kumar's remarkable feat has propelled him into global cricketing immortality. Meghalaya's Akash Kumar etched his name in cricketing history by smashing the fastest-ever First-Class fifty in just 11 balls during a Ranji Trophy match. The 25-year-old's explosive innings, featuring eight consecutive sixes, shattered the previous world record and stunned onlookers. Kumar's remarkable feat has propelled him into global cricketing immortality. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/world-record-meghalayas-akash-kumar-creates-history-smashes-fastest-ever-fifty-in-first-class-cricket/articleshow/125199588.cms Date: 2025-11-09T09:33:12.000Z