History books often get a fresh update when it comes to the Ranji Trophy Plate Group. Vaibhav Suryavanshi from Bihar has made history as the youngest player ever to participate in the Ranji Trophy, while Kashyap Bakle and Snehal Kauthankar from Goa have set a new record with the highest partnership in the tournament's history, racking up an impressive 606 runs. This time, a world record has been established. In an exciting turn of events, Meghalaya’s Akash Kumar has achieved the fastest fifty not only in Ranji Trophy history but also in the annals of first-class cricket. He smashed a remarkable 11-ball half-century against Arunachal Pradesh during the ongoing fourth round of the elite group. To top it off, he hit six sixes in a single over. Fastest Half-Century in First-Class Cricket History By the time Akash came to bat at number eight, Meghalaya was already in a strong position with the scoreboard showing 576/6. However, just a couple of overs later, the Arunachal Pradesh bowlers faced a tough end to their innings. With a total of 8 sixes, including 6 consecutive sixes off Limar Dabi, Akash reached his fifty in a mere 11 balls, setting a new all-time record. Read also: First batch of cricketers arrive in Kolkata for IndvsSA first Test; who are they? He has now eclipsed Wayne White’s previous record of a 12-ball fifty for Leicestershire in the County Championship back in 2012. Among Indian players, Bandeep Singh held the record with a 15-ball fifty while playing for Jammu & Kashmir. Following Akash’s explosive innings, Meghalaya declared their score at 628/6. Impressively, Akash also took the new ball and claimed the first wicket for his team, leaving Arunachal Pradesh in a precarious position, trailing by 593 runs as of this writing. Akash Kumar’s phenomenal innings has rewritten the record books in both the Ranji Trophy and first-class cricket. With a fifty in just 11 balls, including six sixes in an over, he has surpassed the previous records held by Wayne White and Bandeep Singh. Coming in at number eight, Akash not only propelled Meghalaya’s total to 628/6 but also made an early impact with the new ball. His all-around performance has put Arunachal Pradesh under immense pressure, marking this as a truly unforgettable record-breaking moment.