Highest Run Chase in IPL

Scoring over 200 or even 250 runs in the first innings and successfully chasing such a target are entirely different challenges. A team must strategize meticulously to maintain the required run rate throughout the chase. The ability to consistently manage the necessary rate is one of the biggest challenges in cricket, and only a handful of players genuinely excel at this skill.

IPL 2024 set a landmark for the highest runs scored in its history and will be remembered as the season of record-breaking chases. One of the most unforgettable moments was match number 42 between the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and the Punjab Kings (PBKS). PBKS won the toss and opted to bowl, giving KKR the chance to bat first at Eden Gardens.

KKR’s openers, Phil Salt (75) and Sunil Narine (71), laid a solid foundation with a blistering 138-run partnership in the first 10 overs. Venkatesh Iyer and Andre Russell added the finishing touches, pushing KKR’s total to an imposing 262/4. Confident of victory, KKR seemed poised to defend their massive total. However, PBKS had other plans.

Jonny Bairstow (108*) and Prabhsimran Singh (54) started the chase with determination, setting the tone for an extraordinary performance. Shashank Singh (68*) delivered a stunning finish in the final overs, guiding PBKS to complete the highest run chase in IPL history. This match will be etched in memory as one of the tournament’s most thrilling games ever witnessed.

Top 10 Highest Run chase in IPL History

Punjab Kings hold the record for the highest run chase in IPL history. Over the years, many teams have successfully chased challenging targets. However, apart from the 262 runs scored by Punjab Kings, no team has successfully chased a target higher than 226. In this article, we will highlight the highest run chase achieved by each IPL team. Keep reading to explore the entire article-

Highest Run Chase by Each Team in IPL

FAQs

Q: What is the highest run chase in IPL history?
The highest run chase in IPL history is 262 runs, achieved by Punjab Kings (PBKS) against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on April 26, 2024.

Q: Which team successfully chased the second-highest target in IPL history?
Rajasthan Royals (RR) successfully chased 224 runs, scoring 226/6 against Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) on September 27, 2020.

Q: When did Mumbai Indians (MI) successfully chase 219 runs in the IPL?
Mumbai Indians (MI) successfully chased 219 runs, scoring 219/6 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Delhi on May 1, 2021.

Q: Which IPL team has the most impressive run chase in IPL history?
Punjab Kings (PBKS) holds the record for the highest successful run chase in IPL history, with 262 runs chased against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2024.

Q: Which teams feature multiple times in the top 10 highest run chases in IPL?
Rajasthan Royals (RR), Mumbai Indians (MI), and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) feature multiple times in the top 10 highest run chases in IPL history.

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