Chinmay Sutar Scores Historic 400 Runs in Ranji Trophy Match

Chinmay Sutar Enters Cricket History Books

Mizoram batter chinmay sutar has etched his name in cricketing history by becoming only the second Indian batter to score an unbeaten 400 runs in a first-class match. The historic feat took place on the second day of a Ranji Trophy Plate Group fixture against Nagaland in Sovima.

Details of the Record-Breaking Innings

During the match, chinmay sutar faced 517 balls to reach his monumental, unbeaten total of 400 runs. His remarkable innings included 46 fours and seven sixes. Following his performance, Mizoram declared their first innings at a total of 581 runs for the loss of nine wickets.

During the course of the innings, sutar shared a notable 10th-wicket partnership with teammate Lalrempuia Chhakchhuak. When Chhakchhuak joined him at the crease, Mizoram's score was 392 with sutar batting on 231. The pair added 189 runs together for the final wicket, with sutar contributing 169 runs during that specific partnership.

Precedents in Indian and Global Cricket

With this milestone, chinmay sutar joins an exclusive group in Indian cricket. The first Indian batter to cross the 400-run mark in first-class history was Bhausahab Babasaheb Nimbalkar, who recorded an unbeaten 443 runs for Maharashtra against Kathiawar back in 1948.

Globally, the highest first-class score by any batter remains 501 not out, scored by West Indian legend Brian Lara for Warwickshire against Durham in 1994. Other prominent global entries in the 400-run club include Pakistan's Hanif Mohammed, Australia's Don Bradman, and England's Sam Northeast, among others.

Prior Career Background

Before moving to represent Mizoram, chinmay sutar played the Vijay Hazare Trophy for Mumbai. His transition and subsequent performance in the Ranji Trophy have brought significant attention to Mizoram's campaign in the Plate Group fixture against Nagaland.

Sources: Rediff, Cricinfo, Cricbuzz.