Ranji Trophy run machine: Chinmay Sutar adds 125 to record‑breaking start

Summary

Chinmay Sutar, the 29‑year‑old left‑hander now playing for Mizoram, followed his unbeaten 400 against Nagaland with a 125‑run innings against Meghalaya in the Plate Group. The knock took his tally to 659 runs in his first four first‑class innings, eclipsing Will Ponsford’s historic record.

Match Details

• Competition: Ranji Trophy (Plate Group)
• Teams: Mizoram vs Meghalaya
• Venue: Gokulbhai Somabhai Patel Stadium, Nadiad
• Date & Time: 28 October 2026, 10:00 IST (UTC+5:30)
• Result: Mizoram 125/?? (Sutar 125 off 215 balls) – match ongoing at time of reporting

Performance Highlights

• Sutar scored 125 runs from 215 balls, striking 12 fours.
• The innings raised his first‑four‑innings aggregate to 659 runs, surpassing Australian legend Will Ponsford (616 runs).
• He becomes the 10th player in first‑class cricket to reach a 400‑run innings, joining Brian Lara, Don Bradman and Ponsford.

Career Context

• First‑class debut: Early October 2026 vs Manipur (35 & 99).
• Historic 400: Unbeaten 400 off 517 balls vs Nagaland, with 46 fours and 7 sixes, the second quadruple‑century in Ranji history after Bhausaheb Nimbalkar’s 443 in 1948‑49.
• Background: Mumbai‑born, Sutar moved to Mizoram for regular red‑ball opportunities after limited chances in Mumbai’s side.

Implications & Verification

• The record‑breaking start positions Sutar as a potential future India Test prospect.
• Stats can be cross‑checked on the BCCI’s official Ranji Trophy scoreboard and reputable cricket databases (e.g., ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz).

What’s Next?

• Mizoram’s next Plate Group fixture is scheduled for 4 November 2026 against Saurashtra.
• Observers will watch whether Sutar can maintain his extraordinary form throughout the season.

--- *All information is drawn from the India Today report dated 29 October 2026; no additional quotes or unpublished data have been added.*