Chinmay Sutar triple century headlines the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season — the Mumbai-born batter, turning out as a guest player for Mizoram, smashed an unbeaten 329 off 397 balls against Nagaland in their Plate Group fixture at Sovima on October 19, 2026. Walking in with his side in early trouble, the 29-year-old carried his bat through two days, reaching his triple century off 364 balls with 37 fours and five sixes, and was still going strong as Mizoram piled up 504 for 9. It is the first triple century of the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season — a lone-hand epic built while wickets tumbled around him.
Chinmay Sutar Triple Century: How the Innings Unfolded
Sutar walked off unbeaten on 180 at stumps on Day 1, having already done the heavy lifting after Mizoram’s top order wobbled against the new ball. Resuming on the second morning, he picked up exactly where he left off — nurdling, driving and periodically clearing the ropes — as Nagaland’s bowlers ran out of ideas on a flattening Sovima surface.
The landmarks kept falling. He moved past 200 early in the day, then accelerated through the 200s, reaching his triple century off 364 balls — an innings studded with 37 fours and five sixes at the time. By lunch on Day 2 he was 318 not out off 385 balls, with Mizoram 489 for 9 and the last-wicket stand refusing to break.
After the interval he added runs without alarm, moving to 329 not out off 397 balls — 42 fours and five sixes, striking at 82.87 — as Mizoram crossed 500 and stretched their total to 504 for 9. With the last-wicket partnership swelling past a hundred, Nagaland were left waiting for a declaration that, at the time of writing, had still not come.
Sutar 329*: The Numbers Behind the Knock
The raw numbers tell the story of total domination: 329 not out, 397 balls, 42 fours, five sixes. Sutar scored at nearly four runs an over across two days — remarkable control for an innings of this length in red-ball cricket.
Just as telling is what happened around him. Wicketkeeper Jehu Anderson made 69 off 151 balls and Lalhruaizela contributed 31, but six other Mizoram batters fell for single-digit scores. Sutar has effectively batted two innings in one: the anchor while partners came and went, then the aggressor with the tail.
The tail wagged hardest at the end. Sutar’s unbroken last-wicket stand with Lalrempuia Chhakchhuak (8 not out off 40 balls) is worth 112 runs off 121 balls — the partnership that carried Mizoram from a strong position to an impregnable 504 for 9. For Nagaland, who elected to bowl first, it has been a day to forget: Anil Gupta toiled for 3 for 131 from 30.1 overs, Saurav Kumar took 2 for 101 including five maidens, and Neizekho Rupreo claimed 2 for 98.
First Triple Century of the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Season
Sutar’s triple century is the first of the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season, arriving on Day 2 of the second round — and it has set an early benchmark that will take some beating. Round 2 has already produced heavyweight runs elsewhere: Delhi captain Ayush Badoni struck an unbeaten double century off 233 balls against Gujarat at Palam, but nobody had gone past 300 until Sutar raised his bat in Sovima.
In the Plate Group, where Mizoram compete, such innings are season-defining. Mizoram’s 504 for 9 — built almost single-handedly — has given them complete control of the match at the Nagaland Cricket Stadium, with Nagaland yet to bat and already staring at a mountain.
What the Triple Century Means for Sutar and Mizoram
For Sutar personally, this is a career-defining knock arriving at 29. The Mumbai-born right-hander has been a heavy scorer in Mumbai’s club circuit for years — back in 2022 he slammed three consecutive centuries, including a thundering 213 for Cricket Club of India in the Police Shield and 168 not out for DY Patil in the Times Shield — and has represented India U-23. Turning out as a guest professional for Mizoram, he has now announced himself on the first-class stage in the loudest possible way.
The timing could hardly be better. With the IPL 2027 mega auction scheduled for December 16 in Goa — read our full guide to the IPL 2027 auction date and venue here — domestic performances like this go straight onto franchise scouts’ shortlists. A 29-year-old Indian batter with proven ball-striking ability and now a first-class triple century to his name is exactly the profile that sparks bidding-room interest.
The money in that room is real — here is how the biggest bids stacked up at the IPL 2026 auction, a reminder of what one breakthrough season can be worth. For Mizoram, meanwhile, the innings has transformed the Nagaland game from a contest into a stranglehold, and given their bowlers a mountain of runs to defend.
Mizoram vs Nagaland: Scorecard Summary
Mizoram 504 for 9 in 128.1 overs (innings live at the time of writing): Chinmay Sutar 329 not out (397 balls, 42 fours, 5 sixes), Jehu Anderson 69 (151 balls), Lalhruaizela 31; Anil Gupta 3 for 131, Saurav Kumar 2 for 101, Neizekho Rupreo 2 for 98. Toss: Nagaland elected to bowl. Venue: Nagaland Cricket Stadium, Sovima, Dimapur. Unbroken last-wicket stand: 112 runs (Sutar–Chhakchhuak).
FAQs
Who is Chinmay Sutar?
Chinmay Sutar is a 29-year-old Mumbai-born batter playing as a guest professional for Mizoram in the Ranji Trophy. A former India U-23 player and a prolific scorer in Mumbai club cricket — where he hit three consecutive centuries in 2022 — he announced himself on the first-class stage with a maiden triple century against Nagaland in October 2026.
What was Chinmay Sutar’s score against Nagaland?
Chinmay Sutar scored an unbeaten 329 off 397 balls for Mizoram against Nagaland in the Ranji Trophy Plate Group match at Sovima, reaching his triple century off 364 balls with 37 fours and five sixes. At the time of writing the innings was still in progress, with Mizoram 504 for 9.
Is this the first triple century of the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season?
Yes. Chinmay Sutar’s 329 not out against Nagaland on October 19, 2026 is the first triple century of the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season, scored on Day 2 of the second round at Sovima.
Where was the Mizoram vs Nagaland Ranji Trophy match played?
The match is being played at the Nagaland Cricket Stadium in Sovima, Dimapur. Nagaland won the toss and elected to bowl first.
