Indian batter Chinmay Sutar has entered cricket's record books after scoring more than 400 runs in a single First-Class innings, according to reporting by Sportstar. The marathon performance places him in extremely rare company, making him only the 10th batter in the history of the format to cross the historic 400-run threshold.
First-Class cricket, which encompasses multi-day domestic and international matches, has seen millions of innings played over more than a century, yet individual scores reaching the 400-run plateau remain exceptionally rare.
Joining an Elite First-Class Fraternity
With this milestone, Sutar joins a select roster of legendary cricketers who have achieved the feat. Brian Lara holds the all-time record for the highest individual score in First-Class cricket with his unbeaten 501 for Warwickshire against Durham in 1994. Lara is also the only player to have struck a quadruple century in Test cricket, scoring 400 not out against England in 2004.
Other historic entries in the 400-run club include Australia's Don Bradman, who posted an unbeaten 452 for New South Wales in 1930, and Pakistan's Hanif Mohammad, who struck 499 for Karachi in 1959. Sutar's achievement immediately puts his name alongside these historic performances in the annals of long-format cricket.
A Rare Modern Achievement
Reaching 400 runs requires immense physical stamina, tactical concentration, and sustained dominance against bowling attacks over multiple days. In modern cricket, declared innings, higher over rates, and aggressive team strategies often limit opportunities for batters to spend enough time at the crease to reach such massive totals.
By pushing beyond the 400-run mark, Sutar adds his name to a shortlist that has seen very few additions over the past several decades, underscoring the enduring difficulty and prestige of the achievement in multi-day cricket.
