Top Successful Run Chases in T20I Cricket: Full Record List

The West Indies recently stunned cricket fans by chasing down a huge target of 250 against India at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. They completed the chase comfortably with six wickets in hand and nine balls remaining, adding fresh excitement to the ongoing five-match series.

India had set a formidable total of 249 for 5, their highest against the Caribbean side in T20 Internationals, powered by Sanju Samson's quickfire 82. Most teams might have crumbled under such pressure, but the West Indies showed great resolve.

Captain Shai Hope attacked relentlessly, scoring a blazing century off just 45 balls, including nine sixes. Meanwhile, Sherfane Rutherford supported him superbly with an unbeaten 84 from 37 deliveries, hitting seven fours and seven sixes. Their partnership kept the scoreboard ticking and bowled out India’s hopes.

The conditions in Ranchi didn’t favor the Indian bowlers either. Heavy dew made gripping the ball difficult for spinners. Axar Patel conceded 63 runs in 3.3 overs without taking a wicket, while Kuldeep Yadav gave away 53 runs in his four overs for a single dismissal. Both were targeted frequently over straight boundaries. Romario Shepherd also contributed a quick 34 off 13 balls to seal the victory.

The final score was 252/4 in 18.3 overs. This is now the second-highest successful chase in T20I history among full-member nations, trailing only South Africa’s 259.

Top 10 Highest Successful Run 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: 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)

The record-breaking chase by West Indies in Ranchi pushes Australia’s 245/5 at Auckland down to third place. The Caribbean side features thrice in the top ten highest chases, including 252/4 against India, 236/6 against South Africa, and 221/5 versus England.

Only twice has a full-member nation successfully chased more than 250 runs in T20Is, with South Africa’s 259/4 at Centurion still holding the highest mark.