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Highest Run Chase in IPL [From 2008 to 2024]
In the past 17 years of IPL, the league has witnessed several milestones in T20 cricket. Every year, you’ll find teams breaking and creating records. As the new season of the Indian Premier League is knocking at the door, we on Parimatch decided to share insights on one such record—the highest run chase. Read on as we walk you around the top five chases of all time.
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Highest Run Chase in IPL History
During the 42nd match of IPL 2024, Punjab Kings (formerly Kings XI Punjab) registered the highest-ever run chase in the history of the tournament. Batting first, Kolkata Knight Riders’ openers gave the team a blistering start. Sunil Narine and Phil Salt scored 138 runs together in just 10.2 overs. Venkatesh Iyer chipped in at number three and scored a quick 39 off 23. After the end of 20 overs, KKR put up a massive total of 261/6.
Chasing the target, the opening batters of PBKS came down, all guns blazing. Jonny Bairstow scored 108 off 48, and Prabhsimran Singh scored 54 off 20. Later, Shashank Singh’s 68 off 28 helped PBKS cruise over the victory line with over 8 balls still remaining to play.
All Time Highest Run Chase in IPL Scorecard
Here is the complete scorecard of the IPL match between PBKS and KKR, where Punjab successfully chased the highest-ever total:
| Kolkata Knight Riders Innings (261/6 in 20 Overs, RR: 13.05) | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Phil Salt † (b Curran) | 75 | 37 | 6 | 6 | 202.7 |
| Sunil Narine (c Bairstow b Chahar) | 71 | 32 | 9 | 4 | 221.87 |
| Venkatesh Iyer (run out (†JM Sharma)) | 39 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 169.56 |
| Total | 261/6 | 20 Ov | – | – | – |
| Punjab Kings Innings (262/2 in 18.4 Overs, RR: 14.04) | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Prabhsimran Singh (run out (Narine)) | 54 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 270 |
| Jonny Bairstow (not out) | 108 | 48 | 8 | 9 | 225 |
| Rilee Rossouw (c SS Iyer b Narine) | 26 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 162.5 |
| Shashank Singh (not out) | 68 | 28 | 2 | 8 | 242.85 |
| Extras (lb 2, w 4) | 6 | – | – | – | – |
RESULT: PBKS won by 8 wickets (with 8 balls remaining)
Player of the Match: Jonny Bairstow (PBKS) – 108* (48)
Highest Run Chase in IPL History (2008-2024)—List of Top 5
PBKS made history by chasing the highest-ever score against KKR in IPL 2024. But apart from that, there have been many other breathtaking run chases over the past years. Let us take a quick look at the top five successful run chases in IPL.
| Rank | Fixture | Date | Venue | Winning Team | Target | Final Score | Balls Remaining |
| 1 | Punjab Kings vs KKR | April 26, 2024 | Kolkata | Punjab Kings | 262 | 262/2 | 8 |
| 2 | Rajasthan Royals vs Kings XI Punjab | Sep 27, 2020 | Sharjah | Rajasthan Royals | 224 | 226/6 | 4 |
| 3 | Rajasthan Royals vs KKR | April 16, 2024 | Kolkata | Draw | 224 | 224/8 | 0 |
| 4 | Mumbai Indians vs CSK | May 1, 2021 | Delhi | Mumbai Indians | 219 | 219/6 | 0 |
| 5 | Rajasthan Royals vs Deccan Chargers | April 24, 2008 | Hyderabad | Rajasthan Royals | 215 | 217/7 | 1 |
Second Highest Run Chase (IPL 2020 – Rajasthan Royals vs Kings XI Punjab)
In the 9th match of IPL 2020, played in Sharjah on September 27, Kings XI Punjab batted first and scored a massive 223 runs for 2 wickets. Mayank Agarwal was the star of the innings. He scored 106 runs off just 50 balls.
Rajasthan Royals had to chase 224 runs to win. Mayank Agarwal’s century wasn’t enough. Thanks to Sanju Samson, who scored 85 runs off 42 balls, and contributions from captain Steven Smith and Rahul Tewatia, RR chased the target. They reached 226 runs with 4 wickets in hand and 3 balls remaining. Sanju Samson was named the Player of the Match.
Third Highest Run Chase (IPL 2024 – Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders)
In the 31st match of IPL 2024, held at Eden Gardens on April 16, Kolkata Knight Riders batted first and put up a total of 223 runs for 6 wickets. Rajasthan Royals needed 224 runs to win. Jos Buttler, the opening batsman for Rajasthan, played a phenomenal knock. He scored an unbeaten 107 runs off 60 balls. He smashed 9 fours and 6 sixes and stayed on the pitch until the last ball. Rajasthan Royals chased the target and Jos was awarded the Player of the Match.
Fourth Highest Run Chase (IPL 2021 – Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings)
In the 27th match of IPL 2021, played in Delhi on May 1, Chennai Super Kings batted first and scored 218 runs for 4 wickets. Mumbai Indians needed 219 runs to win. Kieron Pollard played a stunning innings, scoring 87 runs off just 34 balls. He smashed 6 fours and 8 sixes, leading Mumbai’s charge. With his explosive batting, Mumbai Indians chased the target on the very last ball of the match.
Fifth Highest Run Chase (IPL 2008 – Rajasthan Royals vs Deccan Chargers)
In the 9th league match of the first-ever IPL season in 2008, Deccan Chargers batted first and scored 214 runs for 5 wickets. Andrew Symonds played a sensational innings, scoring 117 runs off 53 balls. He smashed 11 fours and 7 sixes to help Deccan set a big target.
However, Rajasthan Royals chased the target with the help of quick half-centuries from Graeme Smith and Yusuf Pathan. Towards the end, Mohammad Kaif scored 34 runs off 16 balls, and Shane Warne scored 22 runs off 9 balls to finish the job.
Highest Successful Run Chase in IPL History—Team Basis
Just like Punjab, every IPL team has successfully chased down a big score at some point. For example, Rajasthan Royals (RR) hold the record for chasing 224 runs, while Mumbai Indians (MI) successfully chased 219 runs. We will now take a look at the highest run chases of each IPL team.
RCB Highest Run Chase in IPL 2024
In the 45th match of the IPL 2024, held in Ahmedabad on April 28, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) easily chased down Gujarat Titans’ 200/3. They scored 206/1 in 16 overs. Will Jacks was named the MOM for his unbeaten 100 off 41 balls. This was the highest run chase in IPL by RCB to date.
Highest Run Chase by CSK in IPL
In the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) final, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) technically achieved their highest-ever successful run chase. Gujarat Titans (GT) batted first and posted a total of 214 runs. However, rain interrupted the match, leading to a revised target for CSK—171 runs in 15 overs under the DLS method.
The match went down to the wire, with CSK needing 10 off the last 2. Ravi Jadeja kept his calm. He hit a six on the second-last ball and a four on the last ball, helping CSK win the match and make history.
Vs. CSK Highest Run Chase in IPL
| Team | Target | Score | Overs | Ground | Date |
| Mumbai Indians | 219 | 219/6 | 20 | Delhi | 1 May 2021 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 211 | 211/4 | 19.3 | Brabourne | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 211 | 213/4 | 19.3 | Chennai | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Punjab Kings | 206 | 206/4 | 18.5 | Abu Dhabi | 18 Apr 2014 |
| Punjab Kings | 201 | 201/6 | 20 | Chennai | 30 Apr 2023 |
Highest Run Chase in IPL by MI
In the 27th match of the IPL 2021, held in Delhi on May 1, Mumbai Indians (MI) successfully chased down Chennai Super Kings’ 218/4. MI scored 219/6 in 20 overs. Kieron Pollard was named the MOM for his unbeaten 87 off 34 balls. This was the highest run chase in IPL by MI to date.
Highest Run Chase in IPL by KKR
In the 17th match of the IPL 2019, held in Bengaluru on April 5, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) successfully chased down Royal Challengers Bangalore’s 205/3. KKR scored 206/5 in 19.1 overs. Andre Russell was named the MOM for his explosive 48* off 13 balls.
RR Highest Run Chase in IPL
In the 9th match of the IPL 2020, held in Sharjah on September 27, Rajasthan Royals (RR) successfully chased down Kings XI Punjab’s 223/2. RR scored 226/6 in 19.3 overs. Sanju Samson was named the MOM for his brilliant 85 off 42 balls. This was the highest run chase in IPL by RR and the second-highest of all time.
DC Highest Run Chase in IPL
In the 42nd match of the IPL 2017, held in Delhi on May 4, Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) successfully chased down Gujarat Lions’ 208/7. They scored 214/3 in just 17.3 overs. Rishabh Pant was named the MOM for his explosive 97 off 43 balls. This is still the highest run chase in IPL by Delhi ever.
Highest Run Chase in IPL by GT
In the 70th match of the IPL 2023, held in Bengaluru on May 21, Gujarat Titans (GT) successfully chased down Royal Challengers Bangalore’s 197/5. GT scored 198/4 in 19.1 overs. Shubman Gill was named the MOM for his unbeaten 104 off 52 balls. GT knocked RCB out of the tournament by defeating them in this match.
Highest Run Chase in IPL by SRH
In the 52nd match of the IPL 2023, held in Jaipur on May 7, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) successfully chased down Rajasthan Royals’ 214/2. SRH scored 217/6 in 20 overs. Key contributions came from Abhishek Sharma (55 off 34), Rahul Tripathi (47 off 29), and Glenn Phillips (25 off 7). This was the highest run chase in IPL by SRH to date.
LSG Highest Run Chase in IPL
In the 15th match of the IPL 2023, held at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 10, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) chased down Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) 212/2 in a thrilling encounter. LSG scored 213/9 in 20 overs, winning by 1 wicket. Nicholas Pooran was named the Player of the Match for his 62 off 19 balls. Marcus Stoinis also contributed with 65 off 30.
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FAQs
Which is the highest run chase in IPL?
The highest chase in IPL was registered by Punjab Kings against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens. During IPL 2024, PBKS chased down 261 runs in just 18.3 overs.
What is the highest run chase in IPL?
The highest run chase in IPL history was by Punjab Kings. They chased 261 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024. They won the match by scoring 262 runs with 8 balls left.
Which team chase highest run in IPL?
In the IPL history Punjab Kings recorded the highest run chase. They chased down 261 with eight balls remaining and eight wickets in hand.
What is the highest run chase in IPL history?
The highest successful run chase in IPL is 261. Punjab Kings scored 262/2 against KKR in IPL 2024.
Which team holds the record for the highest successful run chase in IPL history?
Punjab Kings (PBKS) holds the record for the most successful chase in the history of IPL. They chased down 261 runs against KKR with eight balls remaining to play.
