Chinmay Sutar hits 400 not out, second-highest score in Ranji history
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Mizoram's Chinmay Sutar made 400 not out against Nagaland on October 19, 2026, in his second first-class match, the second-highest Ranji Trophy score ever.
What Happened
Mizoram batter Chinmay Sutar scored 400 not out against Nagaland in the Ranji Trophy Plate League on Monday, October 19, 2026, the second-highest individual score in the competition's history. Playing only his second first-class match, he batted through 517 balls with 46 fours and seven sixes at the Nagaland Cricket Stadium in Sovima, before Mizoram declared at 581 for 9. Only B.B. Nimbalkar's unbeaten 443 for Maharashtra in the 1948-49 season is higher in the Ranji Trophy.
Key Facts
- Chinmay Sutar made 400 not out for Mizoram against Nagaland on October 19, 2026, day two of the Plate League match in Sovima.
- His innings lasted 517 balls and included 46 fours and seven sixes.
- It is the second-highest score in Ranji Trophy history, behind B.B. Nimbalkar's 443 not out in 1948-49, and passes Prithvi Shaw's 379.
- Sutar becomes only the second Indian batter to score a quadruple century in a first-class innings, according to reports.
- It was only his second first-class match, and his first first-class hundred.
- He shared an unbroken 189-run stand for the tenth wicket with Lalrempunia Chhakchhuak; Mizoram declared at 581 for 9.
- Sutar moved to Mizoram before the 2026-27 season after getting a no-objection certificate from the Mumbai Cricket Association.
Why It Matters
Scores of 400 are among the rarest feats in cricket. In the Ranji Trophy, India's main domestic first-class competition, Nimbalkar's 443 has stood since 1948-49, and the next best until now was Prithvi Shaw's 379. That Sutar reached 400 in only his second first-class match, turning his first hundred into a quadruple hundred, makes the innings even more unusual.
The story also says something about opportunity in Indian cricket. Sutar left Mumbai for Mizoram, which plays in the Ranji Trophy's Plate League, after the Mumbai Cricket Association gave him a no-objection certificate. Moving to a team where a player can get regular matches is one way for cricketers to build a first-class career. For Sutar, the move has turned into a place in the record books within weeks.
The tenth-wicket stand of 189 is a record-book moment of its own: it means Sutar kept the innings going with the last batter for a long time, scoring heavily while protecting his partner. Long, patient innings like this, built over more than 500 balls, are the kind of performance selectors note, even when the opposition is not among the strongest teams.
For young cricketers, the innings carries a practical lesson: a career path is not fixed by where you start. Moving states for regular matches, staying fit enough to bat for most of two days, and making full use of every game can change a player's prospects quickly. The next step for Sutar will be to keep scoring through the season, since one innings, however big, is rarely enough on its own to win wider selection.
Highest individual scores in Ranji Trophy history (top two) Score | Batter | Team | Opponent | Season 443 not out | B.B. Nimbalkar | Maharashtra | Kathiawar | 1948-49 400 not out | Chinmay Sutar | Mizoram | Nagaland | 2026-27
Impact
Short-term: Mizoram are in a strong position in the match after declaring at 581 for 9, and Sutar's innings will draw attention to the Plate group and to Mizoram's team.
Long-term: If Sutar keeps scoring, he could attract interest from selectors and franchise scouts. His move from Mumbai to Mizoram may also encourage other fringe players to look for regular cricket with smaller state teams.
Who is affected: Chinmay Sutar and his Mizoram team-mates; Nagaland's players; Mizoram's cricket association; selectors and scouts; and young players in crowded state teams weighing a move for game time.
Key Takeaway
Chinmay Sutar's unbeaten 400 for Mizoram against Nagaland on October 19, 2026, in only his second first-class match, is the second-highest score in Ranji Trophy history, behind only B.B. Nimbalkar's 443 not out.
Questions and Answers
What is Chinmay Sutar's record in the Ranji Trophy?
He scored 400 not out for Mizoram against Nagaland on October 19, 2026, off 517 balls with 46 fours and seven sixes. It is the second-highest individual score in Ranji Trophy history and passes Prithvi Shaw's 379.
What is the highest score in Ranji Trophy history?
B.B. Nimbalkar's 443 not out for Maharashtra against Kathiawar in the 1948-49 season remains the highest. Sutar's 400 not out is now second.
Which team does Chinmay Sutar play for?
He plays for Mizoram. He moved from Mumbai before the 2026-27 season after receiving a no-objection certificate from the Mumbai Cricket Association.
Was this Chinmay Sutar's first first-class century?
Yes. It came in only his second first-class match, and he converted that first hundred into an unbeaten 400.
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