Highest Successful Run Chases in IPL History

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a stage for showcasing unmatched competitiveness for franchises. The biggest cricket league in the world has seen incredible run chases in its 17 editions. 

Whether it is the highest totals or chasing big totals, the IPL has seen it all. We are happy to present you with the most successful run chases in IPL history. 

Most of the teams have chased down a target of above 200 but only three times they’ve chased down a target of 220 or above. 

Let’s look at the highest successful run chases in IPL. 

Highest Run Chase in IPL History

The highest run chase in IPL was achieved by the Punjab Kings last season. They chased down a mammoth 262-run target against Kolkata Knight Riders on 26^th April in Kolkata. 

Here is the list of ten successful chases in IPL history. 

Punjab Kings is the team that comes in the list of lowest score made in IPl. Yet, it has created history in the IPL with a stunning chase of 262 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024. The match was powered by the blitzing century of Johnny Bairstow (108) and he was brilliantly supported by Prabhsimran Singh (54) and Shashank Singh (68). 

Punjab reached this target with an over and 2 balls to spare. Punjab batter mercilessly pummeled KKR bowlers all around the ground. It became the highest run chase in IPL history.  

On a memorable night, RR pulled off a remarkable victory in a run chase of 224 against Kings XI Punjab in 2020. This match is remembered for the incredible knock of Rahul Tewatia (53 of just 31 balls). His innings included five sixes in a single over. 

Along with Tewatia, Sanju Samson (85) and Steven Smith (50) (one the most handsome cricketers in the world) contributed to the success. Rajasthan pulled off IPL’s highest run chase with three balls to spare.  

In another run chase in 2024, RR got the motivation from their earlier exploits. Chasing the same total of 224 in 2024, Rajasthan started the match with the intent to finish it as early as possible. 

Jos Buttler (one of the most centuries scorers in IPL) scored a brilliant century off just 60 balls to take his team home. Riyan Parag and Rovman Powell also helped with significant contributions. The highest score chased in IPL by RR came on the last ball of the inning. 

In a thrilling match against Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians recorded their highest successful run in IPL 2021. CSK posted an intimidating 219-run target for Mumbai to achieve. 

In the high-pressure situation, Kieron Pollard stepped up and made 87 runs off just 34 balls to ensure a victory for Mumbai. His innings included eight sixes and six fours. The team won the match on the last delivery. 

We have another IPL highest-run chase by Rajasthan Royals. However, this run chase was achieved in 2008, the inaugural edition of the league. Deccan Chargers posted an incredible 214 run total on the back of Andrew Symonds 117 off just 53 balls. 

RR played as a team to scale the total down but the innings from Yusuf Pathan (61 off 28) and Shane Warne (22 off 9) proved anchor points. Graeme Smith and Mohammad Kaif also contributed significantly. 

Now, let’s look at the highest chase in IPL history by Sunrisers Hyderabad. SRH delivered a masterclass in chasing when they climbed the 217-run mark in 2023 against a formidable opponent, RR. 

Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, Glenn Phillips, and Heinrich Klassen played the key role in chasing down this target. In the end, Abdul Samad played a blinder (17 off 7) to take SRH home. 

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We have another 200-plus successful run chase in IPL by Mumbai Indians against Punjab Kings. In the 2023 season, MI showcased their batting prowess by successfully chasing down 214 runs. It was their second-highest chase in IPL. 

Ishan Kishan (72 off 41) and Suryakumar Yadav (66 off 31) were instrumental in the success of MI in that match. Tilak Verma also played an important inning of 26 in just 10 balls to secure the victory. 

For the past few seasons, SRH has turned out to be one of the most improved teams when it comes to batting. In 2024, they repeated their earlier success, this time against Punjab Kings. 

On the back of Abhishek Sharma’s 66 off just 28 balls, SRH scaled down a mammoth target of 215 in IPL. It became their second-highest run chase in IPL. 

Delhi Daredevils (Now Delhi Capitals) However, the team is known as one of the most unsuccessful teams of ipl due to its performance. But, it achieved a memorable run chase against Gujarat Lions in 2017. It was back when Sanju Samson was in Delhi. For a target of 209, Delhi started off brilliantly. Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant took them to a blitzing start. 

Sanju Samson made an incredible 61 runs in just 31 balls, while Pant made 97 in just 43 balls. After both batsmen got out, Shreyas Iyer and Corey Anderson finished the job. Delhi achieved their highest total chase in the IPL in just 17.3 overs. 

On the number 10, we have Mumbai Indians. It is their third appearance on this list. On April 30, 2023, Mumbai did not start well in response to a 213-target set by Rajasthan Royals. 

However, Suryakumar Yadav and Tim David had other ideas. Both players came to the crease with the sole intent of hitting the RR bowlers out of the park. Tim David punished the bowlers by hitting 5 sixes and 2 fours in his 14-ball inning of 45 runs. 

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Highest Run Chase by Each Team in IPL 

Every other IPL team has chased more than 200 scores at least once in the league’s history. Unfortunately, the Gujarat Titans have failed to accomplish this scoreboard.  

Check out the list of the highest run chases by each team in IPL history, along with their respective details.

Therefore, the aforementioned information provides precise details about each team that has scored more than 200 runs in IPL history. 

Record-Breaking Performances in IPL Chases

Since the inception of the Indian Premier League (IPL), it has become a crucial part of the cricket athletic arena. Here, records are not simply broken, they get shattered with style and charisma. 

The last few years of this tournament have given a hard time to the bowlers to defend targets. For instance, two of the top ten highest successful run chases in IPL history were recorded in 2024. 

However, Rajasthan Royals were the first team to designate themselves as legendary chasers in the history of the IPL, having acquired 200-plus runs against the Deccan Charger in 2008. 

Likewise, in the IPL 2024, Punjab Kings established a new record by diligently competing with KKR’s substantial total. 

Thus, IPL is an array of breathtaking performances that give a sudden rush of adrenaline, where every season old records are broken with panache.

Conclusion

The IPL has witnessed some of the most thrilling run chases in the history of T20 cricket. Teams like RR, PBKS, and Mumbai Indians have pulled off record-breaking chases. It proves that no target is safe in T20 cricket. 

Power hitters and new strategies dominate the game as most teams want to score as many runs as possible. The future of the league will continue the excitement of high-scoring chases for fans. 

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