Highest Successful Run Chases in T20I Cricket

West Indies Set New Benchmark with Huge Chase in Ranchi

The West Indies have just pulled off one of the biggest run chases in T20 International cricket by successfully chasing 250 against India at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi. They reached the target with nine balls left, winning by six wickets and making the series more gripping.

At halfway through the innings, India seemed firmly in control after posting 249/5, their highest total versus the Caribbean team. Sanju Samson’s quickfire 82 led the way. Many would have expected the West Indies to fold under such pressure, but they didn’t.

Shai Hope, leading the side, attacked from the start, hitting boundaries freely. He scored a blazing century off just 45 balls, including nine sixes, finishing on 102. Sherfane Rutherford complemented him perfectly with an unbeaten 84 from 37 deliveries, featuring seven fours and as many sixes.

The conditions worsened for India as dew made gripping the ball difficult for the spinners. Axar Patel gave away 63 runs in 3.3 overs without taking a wicket, while Kuldeep Yadav conceded 53 runs in four overs with just one wicket. Both were punished down the straight boundaries. Romario Shepherd also contributed a quick 34 runs from 13 balls, helping West Indies finish at 252/4 in 18.3 overs.

This chase ranks as the second-highest successful pursuit in T20I history among full-member nations, trailing only South Africa’s 259-run chase.

Top 10 Highest Successful Runs Chases in Men’s T20I Cricket

Rank: 1
Target: 259
Chased Score: 259/4
Overs Taken: 18.5
Chasing Team: South Africa
Opponent: West Indies
Venue: Centurion
Match Date: Mar 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: Oct 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: Feb 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: Jan 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: Mar 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: Feb 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: Dec 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: Nov 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: Nov 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: Feb 21, 2024
Key Players: Mitchell Marsh (72* off 44), Tim David (31* off 10)

The recent chase in Ranchi has pushed Australia's 245/5 in Auckland to third place. The West Indies now appear three times in the top ten all-time successful chases, showcasing their knack for big run hunts against India, South Africa, and England.

Only twice have full member teams chased down totals over 250, with South Africa's 259/4 remaining the highest ever. This latest effort by West Indies cements their place in T20I history.