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Top Successful Run Chases in T20I Cricket: Complete Record List

The West Indies have just set a new benchmark in T20 International cricket by chasing down a colossal target of 250 runs against India at the JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi. They sealed the victory with six wickets remaining and nine balls to spare, turning the five-match series into a thrilling contest.

India had posted a strong total of 249/5, their highest T20I score against the Caribbean team, powered by Sanju Samson's quick-fire 82. Despite the daunting target, West Indies refused to back down.

Captain Shai Hope led the charge with a blazing century off just 45 deliveries, smashing nine sixes on his way to 102 runs. At the other end, Sherfane Rutherford remained unbeaten with 84 runs from 37 balls, hitting seven fours and seven sixes. Their combined efforts overwhelmed India's bowling attack.

Conditions worsened for India as heavy dew settled in, making it tough for spinners to grip the ball. Axar Patel conceded 63 runs in 3.3 overs without taking a wicket, while Kuldeep Yadav gave away 53 runs in four overs for one wicket. Romario Shepherd’s quickfire 34 off 13 deliveries helped West Indies reach 252/4 in 18.3 overs, marking this chase as the second-highest successful run chase in T20I history among Full Member nations.

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 remarkable chase in Ranchi now pushes Australia's 245/5 at Auckland to third place on this list. The West Indies feature thrice in the top ten, with their 252/4 against India, 236/6 versus South Africa, and 221/5 against England.

This is only the second time a Full Member nation has successfully chased a target of 250 or more. South Africa’s record-breaking 259/4 at Centurion remains the highest.

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