Top 3 Highest Run Scorers & Historic Records: The first phase of the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy has been dominated by batters. Throughout the opening four rounds, several players showcased their batting prowess and left a strong impression. In terms of team performance, Vidarbha maintained their dominance in the Elite Group, while Sikkim secured the top spot in the Plate League with two victories.
However, three batters stood out during this phase, accumulating significantly more runs than the rest. Let’s take a look at the top 3 run-scorers after the first phase:
3. Salil Arora (Punjab) – 522 Runs in 6 Innings
Punjab’s Salil Arora holds the third position on this list. Across 6 innings in the first four matches, he amassed a total of 522 runs at an impressive average of 104.40.
- Centuries/Half-centuries: 4 centuries
- Highest Score: 151 runs
- Fours and Sixes: 47 fours and 10 sixes
- Strike Rate: 55.82 (faced 935 balls)
Displaying great patience at the crease, Salil scored four consecutive centuries for Punjab, becoming a solid pillar for the team’s middle order.
2. Ayush Badoni (Delhi) – 559 Runs, including an explosive 217 against Gujarat
Delhi captain Ayush Badoni fulfilled his responsibilities admirably and currently sits in second place on this list.
He scored 559 runs in 6 innings across four matches, at an average of 111.80.
- Centuries/Half-centuries: 2 centuries and 1 half-century
- Best Score: 217 runs (against Gujarat)
- Fours and Sixes: 59 fours and 5 sixes
- Strike Rate: 81.72
His aggressive innings of 217 runs against Gujarat was Badoni’s most spectacular performance during this phase. He not only scored runs rapidly but also left his mark through his captaincy.
1. Chinmay Sutar (Mizoram) – 834 Runs and Historic 400* Record
- Centuries/Half-centuries: 3 centuries and 1 half-century
- Memorable Innings: An unbeaten 400 runs against Nagaland (517 balls, 46 fours, 7 sixes)
Historic Milestone in Indian Domestic Cricket
By scoring 400 runs against Nagaland, Chinmay Sutar set several major records. He has become the batter with the second-highest individual score in the history of the Ranji Trophy, following B.B. Nimbalkar (unbeaten 443 runs). During this, he also surpassed the major record held by Prithvi Shaw (379 runs).
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