Chinmay Sutar scores unbeaten 400 in Ranji Trophy

Mizoram batter Chinmay Sutar scored an unbeaten 400 against Nagaland on October 19, becoming only the second batter to reach that mark in Ranji Trophy history, according to match reports. His innings helped Mizoram declare at 581 for 9 in the Plate League match. Sutar faced 517 balls and hit 46 fours and seven sixes. The only earlier Ranji batter reported to have scored 400 was Bhausaheb Nimbalkar, who made 443 not out for Maharashtra against Kathiawar in the 1948-49 season. Sutar was also described in reports as the second Indian to score 400 in first-class cricket; records cited for those broader categories vary in scope. Mizoram’s total left Nagaland 531 runs behind after the hosts reached 50 for 1 in 13 overs, according to the reported score. The match account said Sutar was playing his second first-class match. He had scored 99 on his debut, a detail reported in one account. Other Ranji Trophy matches produced decisive results and strong individual performances on October 19. Haryana defeated Chandigarh by an innings and 24 runs, with Nishant Sindhu scoring 92 and taking 6 for 27 in Chandigarh’s second innings. Chandigarh were dismissed for 118 in that innings, while...