Here is a detailed report on the Top 10 Highest Successful Run Chases in ODI History, where the team batting second won the match.

Top 10 Highest Successful Run Chases in ODI History

Over the years, ODI cricket has witnessed some remarkable run chases, where teams successfully chased down massive targets. Below are the top 10 highest run chases where the batting second team emerged victorious.

1. South Africa – 438/9 vs Australia (Johannesburg, 2006)

• Target: 435
• Overs: 49.5
• Run Rate: 8.78
• Key Performers: Herschelle Gibbs (175 off 111), Graeme Smith (90 off 55), Mark Boucher (50* off 43)
• Match Summary: In what is regarded as the greatest ODI match ever, South Africa chased down Australia’s massive 434, thanks to Gibbs’ incredible knock and Boucher’s finishing touch.

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2. South Africa – 372/6 vs Australia (Durban, 2016)

• Target: 371
• Overs: 49.2
• Run Rate: 7.54
• Key Performers: David Miller (118* off 79), Quinton de Kock (70 off 49), Hashim Amla (45 off 30)
• Match Summary: South Africa once again pulled off a stunning run chase, comfortably chasing 371 with Miller’s match-winning century.

3. India – 362/1 vs Australia (Jaipur, 2013)

• Target: 360
• Overs: 43.3
• Run Rate: 8.32
• Key Performers: Rohit Sharma (141* off 123), Shikhar Dhawan (95 off 86), Virat Kohli (100* off 52)
• Match Summary: India made light work of a mammoth 360-run target, with Kohli smashing the fastest ODI century by an Indian at the time in just 52 balls.

4. England – 364/4 vs West Indies (Bridgetown, 2019)

• Target: 361
• Overs: 48.4
• Run Rate: 7.47
• Key Performers: Jos Buttler (150 off 77), Jason Roy (123 off 85)
• Match Summary: England chased down 361 with ease, thanks to Buttler’s blistering century and Roy’s aggressive start.

5. Australia – 359/6 vs India (Mohali, 2019)

• Target: 359
• Overs: 47.5
• Run Rate: 7.50
• Key Performers: Usman Khawaja (91 off 99), Peter Handscomb (117 off 105), Ashton Turner (84* off 43)
• Match Summary: Turner played a sensational knock to guide Australia to a famous win, successfully chasing 359 against India.

6. England – 359/4 vs Pakistan (Bristol, 2019)

• Target: 359
• Overs: 44.5
• Run Rate: 8.00
• Key Performers: Jonny Bairstow (128 off 93), Jason Roy (76 off 55), Joe Root (43 off 36)
• Match Summary: England dominated the chase against Pakistan, reaching the target in less than 45 overs.

7. India – 356/7 vs England (Pune, 2017)

• Target: 351
• Overs: 48.1
• Run Rate: 7.39
• Key Performers: Virat Kohli (122 off 105), Kedar Jadhav (120 off 76)
• Match Summary: Kohli and Jadhav orchestrated a brilliant comeback after India lost early wickets, guiding the team to victory.

8. Pakistan – 355/4 vs South Africa (Karachi, 2025)

• Target: 353
• Overs: 49.0
• Run Rate: 7.24
• Key Performers: Mohammad Rizwan (122* off 128), Salman Agha (134 off 103)
• Match Summary: Rizwan and Agha’s heroics helped Pakistan complete a successful chase against South Africa.

9. India – 351/4 vs Australia (Nagpur, 2013)

• Target: 351
• Overs: 49.3
• Run Rate: 7.09
• Key Performers: Virat Kohli (115* off 66), Shikhar Dhawan (100 off 102)
• Match Summary: Kohli once again led India to victory with a rapid century, chasing down 351 in a thrilling match.

10. New Zealand – 350/9 vs Australia (Hamilton, 2007)

• Target: 346
• Overs: 49.3
• Run Rate: 7.07
• Key Performers: Craig McMillan (117 off 96), Brendon McCullum (86* off 91)
• Match Summary: A remarkable chase by New Zealand, with McMillan’s century leading them to victory against Australia.

Conclusion

South Africa’s 438-run chase remains the highest successful chase in ODI history, followed by India’s dominant performances against Australia. England and Pakistan have also pulled off stunning chases in recent years. These matches showcase the fearless and attacking mindset of modern-day teams, proving that no target is too big in ODI cricket.

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