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- Top 5 most successful chases in T20 cricket
- 262 – Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Eden Gardens, 2024
- 259 – South Africa vs West Indies, Centurion, 2023
- 254 – Middlesex vs Surrey, The Oval, 2023
- 245 – Australia vs. New Zealand, Auckland, 2018
- 246 – Bulgaria vs. Serbia, Sofia, 2022
The Indian Premier League (IPL) was the scene of numerous high-profile chases in its 17th edition. In the 42nd game of the league Punjab Kings (PBKS) has achieved a remarkable feat by chasing a daunting 262-run target against him Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), which set a new record for the most successful chase in IPL history. This game was the epitome of the thrilling spectacle of T20 cricket and showcased the exceptional batting skills.
Over the years, fans have been treated to T20 encounters where batters achieved stunning victories by chasing record goals, not just in the IPL but also in other T20 leagues, international matches and tournaments. Let’s take a look at some of the most notable chases in the history of T20 cricket.
Top 5 most successful chases in T20 cricket
262 – Punjab Kings vs. Kolkata Knight Riders, Eden Gardens, 2024:
In a stunning display of powerful batting, PBKS etched their mark in the annals of cricket history by successfully chasing down a monumental 262-run target from KKR at the legendary Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Driven by sheer determination and exceptional innings from Prabhsimran Singh (54 out of 20), Jonny Bairstow (108 of 48) and Shashank Singh (68 off 28), they achieved this remarkable feat with eight balls to spare, marking the highest successful chase in the history of T20 cricket.
259 – South Africa vs. West Indies, Centurion, 2023:
In a thrilling international T20 showdown against the West Indies, South Africa demonstrated their batting skills with an impressive chase. Led by brilliant individual performances from Quinton de Kock (100 of 44) and Reeza Hendricks (68 of 28), the Proteas successfully chased the target of 259 runs in 18.5 overs and secured a memorable win at Centurion.
254 – Middlesex vs Surrey, The Oval, 2023:
Middlesex delivered a clinic in pursuit of an impressive goal Surrey in the Vitality T20 Blast League. With calculated aggression and solid contributions from Stephen Eskinazi (73 of 39), Max Holden (68 of 35) and Ryan Higgins (48 off 24), Middlesex successfully completed a challenging total of 253 runs to emerge victorious in 19.4 overs at The Oval.
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245 – Australia vs. New Zealand, Auckland, 2018:
In an exciting clash between the Trans-Tasman T-20 Tri-Series Australia showed their strength against New Zealand in Auckland. Despite facing a huge target of 244 runs, they showcased their firepower with some dazzling batting and eventually secured victory with seven balls remaining in a stunning encounter. From Australia, D’Arcy Short scored 76 runs in just 44 balls, David Warner contributed 59 runs in 24 balls and Aaron Finch finished things off in style with his clutch innings of 36 off 14.
246 – Bulgaria vs. Serbia, Sofia, 2022:
In a gripping clash between European nations Bulgaria And Serbia fought a top-class duel in Sofia. Faced with a daunting target of 243 runs, Bulgaria showed resilience and composure as they staged a sensational run chase and secured victory with remarkable contributions of 19.4 overs Saim Hussain (71 of 24) and Kevin D’Souza (66 of 27).