Ranji Trophy: Chinmay Sutar Smashes Historic 400, Badoni Hits Double Ton
Chinmay Sutar makes history with a 400* for Mizoram, while Ayush Badoni hits a double ton in a day of massive Ranji Trophy scores.
The Ranji Trophy 2026-27 witnessed a day of absolute batting carnage on Monday, headlined by a monumental achievement from Mizoram's Chinmay Sutar. In a rare feat of endurance and skill, Sutar became only the second player in the history of the tournament to reach the 400-run mark in a single innings, etching his name alongside the legends of Indian domestic cricket.
Sutar Joins the Elite Club
Facing Nagaland, Chinmay Sutar produced a marathon knock, finishing 400 not out. This historic achievement places him in an incredibly exclusive club, joined only by Bhausaheb Nimbalkar, who holds the record with an unbeaten 443 scored back in 1948.
Sutar's innings was a masterclass in concentration and aggression, as he faced 517 deliveries. His boundary count was staggering, hitting 46 fours and seven sixes to propel Mizoram to a declared total of 581/9.
Badoni and Patidar Lead from the Front
While Sutar was rewriting history in the East, Delhi captain Ayush Badoni was dismantling the Gujarat bowling attack. Badoni smashed a commanding 217 off 233 balls, a knock that featured 22 fours and two sixes. His explosive yet calculated approach helped Delhi amass a massive first-innings total of 648 runs.
In another encounter, Madhya Pradesh skipper Rajat Patidar continued his stellar form. After his team bowled out Puducherry for 177, Patidar led the charge with an unbeaten century (107*), ensuring Madhya Pradesh maintained complete control over the game.
Punjab and Haryana Dominate
Punjab enjoyed a highly productive day against Chhattisgarh. The dominance was fueled by skipper Uday Saharan, who scored 161, and Salil Arora, who contributed a century (107). The onslaught wasn't limited to batting; left-arm spinner Harpreet Brar tore through the opposition with a five-wicket haul, leaving Punjab in a commanding position.
Haryana secured a comprehensive innings-and-24-run victory over Chandigarh, thanks to a brilliant all-round show by Nishant Sandhu. Sandhu first scored 92 in Haryana's first innings total of 245. He then switched roles to demolish Chandigarh's second innings, claiming 6/27 as the opposition was bowled out for 118.
Other Key Highlights
- Mumbai: Sarfaraz Khan put Mumbai in a strong position with an unbeaten 139 against Himachal Pradesh, following a clinical bowling performance that dismissed the opposition for 140.
- Uttar Pradesh: Spinner Zeeshan Ansari claimed 5/45 against Goa. Despite being bowled out for 202, UP managed a lead of 140 runs by the close of play, with captain Aryan Juyal remaining unbeaten on 60 in the second innings.
- Vidarbha vs J&K: In a clash between the three-time champions and the defending champions, Jammu and Kashmir were dismissed for 260, with Kawalpreet Singh falling just short of a century on 96.