The Indian Premier League (IPL) is popular for its explosive batting innings, with high run totals being common in the tournament. However, it is rare for teams to successfully chase down a big score in the IPL. Despite this, several teams have managed to achieve this feat. To learn more about the highest run chases in IPL history, read on.
The 17 editions of the Indian Premier League have witnessed numerous high-scoring run chases. The Punjab Kings broke the Rajasthan Royals’ record of the highest successful run-chase on April 26. Check out the highest run chases in IPL and T20 cricket history here.
Highest run chase in IPL
On Friday, Punjab Kings broke the world record for the highest successful chase in T20 history, chasing down a mammoth 262-run target against Kolkata Knight Riders on the back of Jonny Bairstow’s blistering hundred in only 18.4 overs. Shashank Singh, who backed PBKS late in the chase, smashed a quickfire half-century to help them overtake the highest T20 total at the Eden Gardens.
Brief scores:
- (KKR) Kolkata Knight Riders: 261/6 in 20 overs (Phil Salt 75, Sunil Narine 71).
- (PBKS) Punjab Kings: 262/2 in 18.4 overs (Jonny Bairstow 108, Prabhsimran Singh 54, Shashank Singh 68).
Previous Highest Run Chase Record in IPL
During the 2020 IPL season, the Rajasthan Royals set a record for the highest successful run-chase in IPL history by overhauling a target of 224 runs against the Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) in Sharjah. In the 2024 season, they equaled this record with a sensational chase against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens. RR successfully chased down 224 runs off the final delivery, thanks to an unbeaten hundred from Jos Buttler.
The Highest Run Chases in IPL History
Here is the list of top 10 highest run chases in IPL history.
| Team | Target | Score | Overs | Opposition | Date | Venue |
| 1. Punjab Kings | 262 | 262-2 | 18.4 | Kolkata Knight Riders | April 26, 2024 | Kolkata |
| 2. Rajasthan Royals | 224 | 226/6 | 19.3 | Kings XI Punjab | Sep 27, 2020 | Sharjah |
| 3. Rajasthan Royals | 224 | 224/8 | 20 | Kolkata Knight Riders | April 16, 2024 | Kolkata |
| 4. Mumbai Indians | 219 | 219/6 | 20 | Chennai Super Kings | May 1, 2021 | Delhi |
| 5. Rajasthan Royals | 215 | 217/7 | 19.5 | Deccan Chargers | April 24, 2008 | Hyderabad |
| 6. Sunrisers Hyderabad | 215 | 217/6 | 20 | Rajasthan Royals | May 7, 2023 | Jaipur |
| 7. Mumbai Indians | 215 | 216/4 | 18.5 | Punjab Kings | May 3, 2023 | Mohali |
| 8. Mumbai Indians | 213 | 214/4 | 19.3 | Rajasthan Royals | April 30, 2023 | Mumbai |
Highest successful T20 run-chases: Overall
| Team | Target | Score | Overs | Opposition | Date | Venue |
| 1. Punjab Kings | 262 | 262/2 | 18.4 | Kolkata Knight Riders | April 26, 2024 | Kolkata |
| 2, South Africa | 259 | 259/4 | 18.5 | West Indies | Mar 26, 2023 | Centurion |
| 3. Middlesex | 253 | 254/3 | 19.2 | Surrey | June 22, 2023 | The Oval |
| 4. Australia | 244 | 245/5 | 18.5 | New Zealand | Feb 16, 2018 | Auckland |
| 5. Bulgaria | 243 | 246/4 | 19.4 | Serbia | June 26, 2022 | Sofia |
| 6. Multan Sultans | 243 | 244/6 | 19.1 | Quetta Gladiators | March 10, 2023 | Rawalpindi |
Most 200+ run chase in IPL by a tеam
The following table displays a list of the 200+ highest run chases in IPL, along with the number of successful chases, the highest target achieved, and the opposing team.
| Team | Number of times |
| Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 6 |
| Mumbai Indians (MI) | 3 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 3 |
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 3 |
| Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 2 |
| Lucknow SuperGiants (LSG) | 2 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 2 |
| Delhi Capitals (DC) | 1 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore(RCB) | 1 |
FAQ’s
Which run chase in IPL history has been the highest?
Punjab Kings surpassed Rajasthan Royals’ record of highest run chase in IPL on April 26 by chasing down a 262-run target against Kolkata Knight Riders with 8 balls to spare at Eden Garden Stadium in Kolkata.
Which IPL team has the highest team total?
SRH has the highest team total ever in the IPL with a score of 287 runs in 20 overs.
What is the highest successful run chase in the 2024 IPL?
In the IPL 2024, Punjab Kings has the most successful chase. Punjab defeats Gujarat on April 4, 2024, in Ahmedabad, chasing a target of 200 runs in 19.5 overs.
