The Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed many high-scoring games. While chasing down a mammoth target is challenging in the shortest format, there have been plenty of successful run chases in the IPL. This blog lists the top ten highest-run chases in IPL.
From Punjab Kings to Mumbai Kings - Successful Run Chases in IPL
Punjab Kings (PBKS) hold the record for the highest run chase in IPL. The three-time IPL runner-ups chased down 262 against Kolkata Knight Riders with eight balls to spare in the 2024 edition. It is also the only instance of a 250+ score chased down successfully in IPL. Rajasthan Royals (RR) have twice hunted down a 220+ target. The inaugural IPL champions successfully chased down 224 against Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL 2020 and 2024 seasons, respectively.
Top 10 Highest Run Chases in IPL
A Bairstow Special at Eden Gardens
PBKS pulled off the highest run chase in IPL thanks to an electrifying hundred from Jonny Bairstow. Though the odds stacked heavily against them, the Englishman was in no mood to give up and put the pressure back on KKR, who had piled up more than 250 runs for the second time in the 2024 season.
.@PunjabKingsIPL are roaring again 🦁
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 26, 2024
A special victory at the Eden Gardens for #PBKS who secure the highest successful run chase in the IPL and T20s ❤️
Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/T9DxmbgIWu#TATAIPL | #KKRvPBKS pic.twitter.com/FNxVD8ZeW6
Bairstow received excellent support from Prabhsimran Singh, Rilee Rossouw, and Shashank Singh. He stitched a half-century stand with all these batters as the Mohali-based franchise wrapped up the record run chase in the 19th over. Bairstow remained unbeaten on 108, his second IPL hundred. Shashank, too, made a significant contribution - 68* off just 28 balls.
Concluding Thoughts
PBKS has set the bar for other franchises after producing a fantastic batting performance at Eden Gardens in the IPL 2024 season. It was a historic run chase by PBKS, as they made the highest run chase in the IPL and were the first team to chase down a 250+ score in the league successfully.
FAQs
Which team has registered the highest run chase in IPL?
Punjab Kings have the record for the highest run chase in the IPL after successfully chasing 262 against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens in IPL 2024.
How many times have a team successfully chased down a 250+ score in IPL?
Only once has a team successfully chased down a 250+ score in IPL. Punjab Kings chase down 262 against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024.
What is Mumbai Indians’ highest run chase in IPL?
Mumbai Indians’ highest IPL run chase is 219/6 against Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2021.