Chinmay Sutar Scores Unbeaten 400 for Mizoram to Enter Cricket History Books
Mizoram guest player Chinmay Sutar achieved a historic milestone in Indian domestic cricket on Monday, becoming only the second Indian batter to score an unbeaten quadruple century in first-class cricket. The 29-year-old left-hander scored 400 not out playing against Nagaland in the Ranji Trophy Plate Division at the Nagaland Cricket Stadium in Sovima.
Sutar joins B.B. Nimbalkar as the only Indian players to reach 400 runs in a first-class innings. Nimbalkar achieved the feat 78 years ago when he scored 443 not out for Maharashtra against Kathiawad in Pune during the 1948-49 season. On the global stage, Sutar becomes the 10th player overall in cricket history to reach 400 runs in a single first-class innings, joining an elite group that includes Brian Lara, Don Bradman, Bill Ponsford, and Graeme Hick.
Record-Breaking Innings and Last-Wicket Stand
Sutar faced 517 deliveries during his marathon stay at the crease, striking 46 boundary fours and seven sixes. A key feature of his record-setting knock was an unbroken 10th-wicket partnership of 189 runs alongside number 11 batter Lalrempuia Chhakchhuak.
When Chhakchhuak arrived at the crease with Mizoram at 392/9, Sutar was sitting on 231 runs. Sutar contributed 169 runs to the final stand, while Chhakchhuak held his ground with a resolute 14 not out off 76 balls. Mizoram declared their first innings at 581/9, leaving Nagaland trailing by 531 runs.
Reflecting on the final partnership, Sutar explained that the team focused on incremental progress rather than setting sight on major landmarks. He noted that he urged his batting partner to hold his end so they could build a substantial team total, keeping thoughts of a personal 400-run mark aside.
Journey From Mumbai to Mizoram
The Mumbaikar is the son of former Mumbai cricketer Rajesh Sutar, known for his aggressive six-hitting during the 1990s. Despite surviving two early chances in his innings—including being caught off a no-ball when on 44—Chinmay Sutar demonstrated immense patience to anchor the innings.
Having spent his career coming through the Mumbai maidaan system alongside prominent national players such as Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Sarfaraz Khan, and Prithvi Shaw, Sutar previously represented Mumbai in white-ball cricket, including the Vijay Hazare Trophy. However, after missing out on red-ball selection for senior Mumbai, he participated in the T20 Mumbai League in June before choosing to move to the North-East as a guest player for Mizoram.
Sutar had previously fallen just short of a three-figure mark in his debut match for Mizoram earlier this season when he was run out on 99. Expressing his gratitude, Sutar credited Mizoram for providing him with the opportunity to pursue red-ball cricket in the Ranji Trophy, adding that his aim remains helping the side advance into the Ranji Trophy Elite division.
