History Made: Chinmay Sutar Smashes Unbeaten 400 in Ranji Trophy
Mizoram's Chinmay Sutar becomes the second Indian to score a first-class quadruple century with an unbeaten 400 against Nagaland.
In a breathtaking display of endurance and skill, Mizoram batter Chinmay Sutar has etched his name into the annals of Indian cricket history. During a Ranji Trophy Plate League clash against Nagaland in Sovima, the 29-year-old became only the second Indian cricketer ever to score a quadruple century in first-class cricket, finishing his monumental innings unbeaten on 400.
A Rare Feat in Indian Cricket
Sutar's achievement is a rarity in the sport. By reaching the 400-run mark, he joins the legendary Bhausaheb Nimbalkar, who set the tournament record of 443 not out for Maharashtra against Kathiawar during the 1948-49 season. While Sutar fell short of Nimbalkar's absolute record, he successfully surpassed Prithvi Shaw’s 379 to claim the second-highest individual score in the history of the Ranji Trophy.
The drama peaked during the final session of the day. Sutar entered the tea break standing at 392 runs. The crowd and the cricketing world watched in anticipation as he finally reached the landmark in the 155th over. Shortly after the milestone, Mizoram declared their innings at a commanding 581 for nine.
The Unlikely Partnership
Sutar didn't reach this peak alone. He shared a massive, unbroken 190-run partnership for the 10th wicket with Lalrempunia Chhakchhuak. This stand was instrumental in pushing Mizoram past the 500-run threshold and now stands as the third-highest partnership for the final wicket in Ranji Trophy history. It remains 43 runs shy of the record 233-run stand between Ajay Sharma and Maninder Singh for Delhi against Mumbai in the 1991-92 season.
The Journey to Mizoram
Chinmay Sutar's rise to this historic moment has been rapid and impressive. Earlier this year, he was making waves in the local circuits and represented Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. His dominance continued in June during the Mumbai T20 League, where he played a pivotal role in helping the MSC Maratha Royals defend their title, scoring 212 runs across six innings with a strike rate near 120, including consecutive half-centuries.
Seeking new opportunities before the 2026-27 domestic season, Sutar obtained a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Mumbai Cricket Association to move to Mizoram. His debut for the state came just last week in the season opener against Manipur. Although Mizoram suffered a three-wicket defeat, Sutar showed glimpses of his potential by scoring 35 and 99, proving to be the backbone of the team's fightback after conceding a first-innings lead.
From a debutant last week to a history-maker this Monday, Chinmay Sutar has transformed the landscape of the Ranji Trophy Plate League with one of the most dominant batting performances the game has ever seen.