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Whenever a player makes history in Indian domestic cricket, the first question that arises in the minds of fans is: Who is Chinmay Sutar?
By scoring a quadruple century (400 runs) in the Ranji Trophy a feat that propelled him into the headlines of Indian cricket overnight, Chinmay Sutar has not only set a historic record but has also won over cricket enthusiasts with his batting prowess.
Let’s take a closer look at who this 29-year-old batter from Mizoram is, explore his cricket career, and understand the role his father played in this historic journey.
Who is Chinmay Sutar? Biography and Cricket Career Overview
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Chinmay Sutar is a 29-year-old Indian first-class cricketer. Early in his career, he represented Mumbai in local leagues and domestic 50-over tournaments (such as the Vijay Hazare Trophy).
However, ahead of the 2026-27 domestic season, he obtained a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) and decided to play for the Mizoram cricket team.
Playing for Mizoram, he etched his name into the history of Indian cricket by scoring an unbeaten 400 runs in just his second first-class match.Ranji Trophy Historic Record: 400-Run Innings Against Nagaland
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In a 'Plate League' match played against Nagaland in Sovima, Chinmay Sutar achieved a feat that had occurred only once before in the history of the Ranji Trophy.
- Second Quadruple Century: Chinmay has become only the second Indian batter to score 400 runs in first-class cricket.
- Surpassed Prithvi Shaw's Record: In just his second first-class match, Sutar surpassed Prithvi Shaw's score of 379 runs.
- Second-Highest Individual Score in the Ranji Trophy: The record for the highest individual score in the history of the Ranji Trophy is held by BB Nimbalkar (443* runs, 1948-49). Chinmay Sutar (400 runs) has now moved into second place on this list.
- 517 balls, 46 fours, and 7 sixes: In his 400-run innings, Sutar faced 517 balls, hitting 46 fours and 7 towering sixes.
- Record partnership for the 10th wicket: Together with Lalrempuia Chhakchhuak, Sutar forged an unbroken 190-run partnership for the 10th wicket the third-highest 10th-wicket partnership in the history of the Ranji Trophy.
Chinmay Sutar Early Cricket Career, T20 Mumbai League, and India U-23 Selection
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The extent of Chinmay Sutar’s talent can be gauged from the fact that he has been a part of India’s Under-23 Emerging Team. He also scored a brilliant century against Hong Kong in the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup.
- Shining in the T20 Mumbai League: During the T20 Mumbai League in June, Sutar played a pivotal role in helping the MSC Maratha Royals secure the title for the second consecutive time. He scored 212 runs across 6 innings at a strike rate of approximately 120, including two consecutive half-centuries. In 2025, he also won the 'Orange Cap' in this league.
- Ranji debut for Mizoram: In his Ranji Trophy debut for Mizoram against Manipur, he played resilient innings of 35 and 99 runs, which served as an early indicator of his excellent form.
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Chinmay Sutar’s Father’s Connection with Sachin Tendulkar
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Chinmay Sutar’s father, Rajesh Sutar, has played a significant role in his journey toward becoming a cricketer. Rajesh Sutar was an excellent cricketer himself; notably, he even opened the batting alongside the legendary Sachin Tendulkar.
Watching his father play on the field from a young age ignited a deep love for cricket in Chinmay. In an interview, Chinmay shared:
"I used to love watching my father play on the field; it brought me great joy. Seeing my interest, he was the one who helped me begin my own cricket career."
Health Battle at Age 15 and Recovery Story
Every great athlete’s journey includes a period of struggle, and Chinmay Sutar’s life was no exception. At just 15 years old, he fell seriously ill, which brought his cricket career to an abrupt halt.
He had to stay away from cricket for about 10 to 11 months. For any young athlete, being sidelined from the sport for such a long duration is mentally extremely challenging. Reflecting on this period, Chinmay said:
"That was a very sensitive time for me, mentally. It is incredibly difficult for any athlete to remain away from the field for so long."
However, Sutar did not give up; instead, he remained mentally resilient.
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