Chinmay Sutar joins Bhausaheb Nimbalkar in elite Ranji Trophy 400 club

Chinmay Sutar joins Bhausaheb Nimbalkar in elite Ranji Trophy 400 club

Chinmay Sutar Makes Ranji Trophy History With Unbeaten 400 for Mizoram

Mizoram batter Chinmay Sutar has produced one of the most remarkable innings in Ranji Trophy history, becoming only the second player to score 400 runs in the competition. The 29-year-old reached the milestone on Day 2 of Mizoram’s 2026–27 match against Nagaland at the Nagaland Cricket Association Stadium on Monday, October 19.

Playing in just his second first-class match, Sutar finished unbeaten on 400 from 517 deliveries. His innings featured 46 fours and seven sixes, combining patience with timely aggression as he held Mizoram’s innings together through a long day of play. The performance has immediately become a defining moment of the Ranji Trophy season—and a striking prediction of what the Mumbai-raised batter might achieve if he can build on this breakthrough.

A Landmark Score in India’s Premier First-Class Competition

Sutar’s 400 not out is the second-highest individual score ever recorded in the Ranji Trophy. He moved past Prithvi Shaw’s celebrated 379, which had stood as one of the tournament’s most prominent modern batting feats. Only B.B. Nimbalkar has scored more: the Maharashtra great made an unbeaten 443 against Kathiawar in 1948.

Reaching 400 is rare in any first-class competition, but the circumstances make Sutar’s achievement especially striking. He is only the second batter in Ranji Trophy history to cross the mark, and he did so in only his second appearance at the level. His innings also stands out for the way it developed: rather than relying solely on quick scoring, Sutar built an enormous total by remaining at the crease as wickets fell around him.

How Sutar Took Control of the Innings

Mizoram’s first innings was far from a one-man effort in the literal sense, but Sutar supplied the stability the team needed. He continued to score while partners came and went, ensuring that Nagaland could not finish the innings quickly. Jehu Anderson was the only other Mizoram batter to make a half-century; the rest of the lineup failed to pass 30.

The most dramatic passage came at the end of the innings. Sutar joined No. 11 batter Lalrempunia Chhakchhuak, and the pair put on an unbeaten 190-run stand for the final wicket. Chhakchhuak contributed 14 not out from 76 balls, while Sutar did the bulk of the scoring and carried the partnership forward with composure.

That last-wicket stand ranks as the third-highest in Ranji Trophy history. The record remains 233, set by Delhi’s Ajay Sharma and Maninder Singh against Mumbai in the 1991–92 season. Sutar and Chhakchhuak finished 43 runs short, but their partnership transformed Mizoram’s innings and gave the side a formidable total.

Mizoram Reach 581/9 Against Nagaland

Mizoram closed its first innings at 581 for nine, with Sutar unbeaten on 400. The total reflects both his marathon contribution and his ability to maintain focus after batting through an extended period. For Nagaland, the late surge will be a key challenge as the match progresses: what had looked like an opportunity to wrap up the innings became a substantial first-innings target.

For Mizoram, Sutar’s knock offers more than a headline-making record. A large total can create options for the bowling attack, put pressure on the opposition’s top order and give the team greater control over the match. The next phase will test whether Mizoram can turn that advantage into a result, but Sutar has already given his side a significant platform.

From Mumbai Cricket to a Breakthrough for Mizoram

Sutar’s historic innings follows a steady rise through Mumbai’s domestic cricket system. Earlier in 2026, he represented Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy after impressing in local competitions. He also helped MSC Maratha Royals defend their Mumbai T20 League title in June, scoring half-centuries in each of his final two innings. Across six appearances, he made 212 runs at a strike rate close to 120.

Before the 2026–27 season, Sutar secured a No Objection Certificate from the Mumbai Cricket Association to play for Mizoram. The move gave him an opportunity to take on a more prominent role and pursue regular first-class cricket. His early returns have been emphatic.

On his Ranji Trophy debut against Manipur in the season opener, Sutar scored 35 in the first innings and followed it with 99 in the second. Mizoram ultimately lost that match by three wickets after conceding a 68-run first-innings lead, but his second-innings effort helped the team fight back. In his next appearance, he went several steps further, turning promise into a record that will be remembered across Indian domestic cricket.

What the Record Could Mean for Sutar’s Career

One innings does not determine a player’s future, and the demands of first-class cricket require consistency across different conditions and opponents. Still, Sutar’s 400 not out is a powerful statement. It demonstrates concentration, stamina and the ability to adapt as an innings changes around him—qualities valued in every format, even if this achievement came in the longer game.

For Mizoram, the knock could also raise the profile of a side competing outside India’s traditional domestic powerhouses. The Ranji Trophy is designed to test players across regions, and performances such as Sutar’s underline how talent can emerge through different pathways. His move from Mumbai cricket to a guest-player role with Mizoram has become a compelling part of the story.

The immediate prediction is that Sutar’s innings will draw attention from selectors, analysts and domestic cricket followers. Whether it becomes a launchpad for further opportunities will depend on what he does next. For now, the numbers speak clearly: an unbeaten 400, the second-highest score in Ranji Trophy history, and a historic final-wicket partnership that helped Mizoram reach 581 for nine against Nagaland.

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