Top Successful Run Chases in T20I Cricket History
The West Indies rewrote T20I cricket history by chasing down a massive total of 250 runs against India at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. Achieving this with nine balls to spare and winning by six wickets, the victory has added excitement to the ongoing five-match series.
India seemed in control halfway through, posting their highest T20I score against the Caribbean team with 249/5, thanks to Sanju Samson's brisk 82. Most teams would have struggled under such pressure, but the West Indies had other plans.
Captain Shai Hope attacked boldly from the start, reaching a century off just 45 balls, including nine sixes, finishing with 102 runs. His partner, Sherfane Rutherford, supported brilliantly with an unbeaten 84 from 37 deliveries, hitting seven fours and seven sixes.
The conditions challenged India's bowlers as dew made gripping the ball tough for spinners. Axar Patel conceded 63 runs in 3.3 overs without taking a wicket, while Kuldeep Yadav gave away 53 runs in four overs, managing one wicket. Both were targeted heavily along the straight boundaries.
Romario Shepherd contributed a quick 34 runs from just 13 balls, helping West Indies finish on 252/4 in 18.3 overs. This marks the second-highest successful chase in T20I history among full-member nations.
Men's T20I Cricket: Top 10 Highest Successful Run Chases
- Rank: 1
- Target: 259
- Chased Score: 259/4
- Overs Taken: 18.5
- Chasing Team: South Africa
- Opponent: West Indies
- Venue: Centurion
- Match Date: March 26, 2023
- Key Players: Quinton de Kock (100 off 44), Reeza Hendricks (68 off 28)
- Rank: 2
- Target: 250
- Chased Score: 252/4
- Overs Taken: 18.3
- Chasing Team: West Indies
- Opponent: India
- Venue: Ranchi
- Match Date: October 9, 2026
- Key Players: Shai Hope (102 off 45), Sherfane Rutherford (84* off 37)
- Rank: 3
- Target: 244
- Chased Score: 245/5
- Overs Taken: 18.5
- Chasing Team: Australia
- Opponent: New Zealand
- Venue: Auckland
- Match Date: February 16, 2018
- Key Players: D'Arcy Short (76 off 44), David Warner (59 off 24)
- Rank: 4
- Target: 232
- Chased Score: 236/6
- Overs Taken: 19.2
- Chasing Team: West Indies
- Opponent: South Africa
- Venue: Johannesburg
- Match Date: January 11, 2015
- Key Players: Chris Gayle (90 off 41), Marlon Samuels (60 off 39)
- Rank: 5
- Target: 230
- Chased Score: 230/8
- Overs Taken: 19.4
- Chasing Team: England
- Opponent: South Africa
- Venue: Mumbai (Wankhede)
- Match Date: March 18, 2016
- Key Players: Joe Root (83 off 44), Jason Roy (43 off 16)
- Rank: 6
- Target: 223
- Chased Score: 226/5
- Overs Taken: 19.1
- Chasing Team: England
- Opponent: South Africa
- Venue: Centurion
- Match Date: February 16, 2020
- Key Players: Eoin Morgan (57* off 22), Jonny Bairstow (64 off 34)
- Rank: 7
- Target: 223
- Chased Score: 226/3
- Overs Taken: 19.5
- Chasing Team: England
- Opponent: West Indies
- Venue: St George's, Grenada
- Match Date: December 16, 2023
- Key Players: Phil Salt (109* off 56), Harry Brook (31* off 7)
- Rank: 8
- Target: 223
- Chased Score: 225/5
- Overs Taken: 20.0
- Chasing Team: Australia
- Opponent: India
- Venue: Guwahati
- Match Date: November 28, 2023
- Key Players: Glenn Maxwell (104* off 48)
- Rank: 9
- Target: 219
- Chased Score: 221/5
- Overs Taken: 19.0
- Chasing Team: West Indies
- Opponent: England
- Venue: Gros Islet, St Lucia
- Match Date: November 16, 2024
- Key Players: Shai Hope (54 off 24), Evin Lewis (68 off 31)
- Rank: 10
- Target: 216
- Chased Score: 216/4
- Overs Taken: 20.0
- Chasing Team: Australia
- Opponent: New Zealand
- Venue: Wellington
- Match Date: February 21, 2024
- Key Players: Mitchell Marsh (72* off 44), Tim David (31* off 10)
This latest chase pushes Australia's 245/5 in Auckland to third place. The West Indies feature three times in the top ten, showcasing their ability to chase huge totals, including scores against India, South Africa, and England.
Only South Africa's record-breaking 259/4 at Centurion stands higher among full-member nations' run chases of 250 or more.
