The record for the highest run chase in the history of ODI cricket is held by South Africa, who chased down 436 runs against Australia in 2006.
In the top 10 list of successful run chases in ODIs, India features thrice – twice against Australia and once against England.Â
Take a look at the list of the top 10 highest successful run chases in the 50-over format.
List of 10 Highest Run Chase in ODI HistoryÂ
| Team | Score | Overs | Opponent | Playground | Date |
| South Africa | 438/9 | 49.5 | Australia | Johannesburg | 12 Mar 2006 |
| South Africa | 372/6 | 49.2 | Australia | Durban | 5 Oct 2016 |
| England | 364/4 | 48.4 | West Indies | Bridgetown | 20 Feb 2019 |
| India | 362/1 | 43.3 | Australia | Jaipur | 16 Oct 2013 |
| England | 359/4 | 44.5 | Pakistan | Bristol | 14 May 2019 |
| Australia | 359/6 | 47.5 | India | Mohali | 10 Mar 2019 |
| India | 356/7 | 48.1 | England | Pune | 15 Jan 2017 |
| India | 351/4 | 49.3 | Australia | Nagpur | 30 Oct 2013 |
| England | 350/3 | 44.0 | New Zealand | Nottingham | 17 Jun 2015 |
| New Zealand | 350/9 | 49.3 | Australia | Park, Hamilton | 20 Feb 2007 |
1. South Africa against AustraliaÂ
The record for the highest run chase in ODI Cricket history is held by the South African cricket team. Back in 2006 in Johannesburg, the hosts successfully chased down a target of 436 runs. A knock of 164 runs by Australian captain Ricky Ponting propelled the visitors to a first innings total of 435 runs.
In reply, Herschelle Gibbs scored a terrific knock of 175 runs. The other two South African players who registered half centuries were captain Graeme Smith and wicketkeeper Mark Boucher. The hosta chased down the target with one ball to spare.Â
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2. South Africa against AustraliaÂ
The two teams feature on the list for the second successive time. This time, Australia scored 371 runs batting first. David Warner top scored with a knock of 117 runs while captain Steve Smith also scored a century.
Meanwhile, Aaron Finch contributed with a half century. In reply, the entire South African batting line-up chipped in with runs, with the maximum contribution coming from David Miller (118*), Quinton de Kock (70) and Hashim Amla (45). These knocks helped the Proteas chased down the target in 49.2 overs.Â
3. England against West IndiesÂ
This match between England and the West Indies was played in Bridgetown in 2019. Batting first, the West Indies posted a total of 360 runs on the board after Chris Gayle scored a century and Shai Hope contributed with a half century.
However, England chased down the target with more than an over to spare, thanks to centuries from Jason Roy and Joe Root, and a half century from captain Eoin Morgan. Roy’s knock was particularly impressive, as it came at a strike rate of 144.70.Â
4. India against AustraliaÂ
India registered a comprehensive win over Australia in Jaipur in 2013. Australia scored 359 runs batting first, on the back of half centuries from Aaron Finch, Phillip Hughes, Shane Watson, Glenn Maxwell and captain George Bailey. In reply, India chased down the target in only 43.3 overs as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli scored a century each. Shikhar Dhawan, meanwhile, scored 95 runs. India won the match by 9 wickets.Â
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5. England against Pakistan
In the 3rd ODI of Pakistan’s tour of England in 2019, the visitors scored 358 runs for the loss of nine wickets batting first. Nearly half of the total runs were scored by opening batsman Imam ul Haq alone. He finished with 151 off 131. In reply, England chased down the target with nearly five overs to spare. Jonny Bairstow scored a century, while Jason Roy scored a half century. Joe Root, Ben Stokes and Moeen Ali also contributed significantly in what was one of the highest successful run chase in ODI cricket.
6. Australia against IndiaÂ
Australia sought revenge against India for the 2013 debacle spoken about in this article above. In the 4th ODI of Australia’s tour of India in 2019, the visitors successful chased down 359 runs with more than two overs to spare. India openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan put together a huge first-wicket partnership of 193 runs to propel India to a big total. However, Peter Handscomb (117) and Ashton Turner (84) played match winning knocks for Australia to guide them to a comfortable win.
7. India against EnglandÂ
When England toured India in 2017, the 1st ODI in Pune was a run fest. Batting first, England scored 350 runs for the loss of 7 wickets after Jason Roy, Joe Root and Ben Stokes scored half-centuries.
However, India chased down the target with nearly two overs to spare. Captain Virat Kohli scored 122 runs while Kedar Jadhav scored 120.Â
8. India against AustraliaÂ
In the 6th ODI of Australia’s tour of India in 2013, Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli led India to a memorable run chase. Batting first, Australia scored 350 for the loss of six wickets. Shane Watson and skipper George Bailey scored half centuries. In reply, a century each from Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli took India over the line with 3 balls to spare.
9. England against New ZealandÂ
In the 4th ODI of New Zealand’s tour of England in 2015, the hosts registered an impressive win. Batting first, New Zealand played a total of 349 runs for the loss of seven wickets with Martin Guptill, Kane Williamson and Grant Elliott scoring half centuries. In reply, England chased down the target in only 44 overs. Joe Root and captain Eoin Morgan scored impressive centuries to take the home team to a memorable win.Â
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10. New Zealand against Austraila
New Zealand chased 350 runs against Austraila in 2007, which was a very interesting match. New Zealand won this match in the last over. BB McCullum scored 86 runs, which was a very important run, and they won by 1 wicket.Â
FAQs about Highest Run Chase in ODI
Q) Which team has recorded the highest run chase in ODI Cup?
A) The record for the highest run chase in ODI World Cup is held by Pakistan. In a thrilling encounter between Sri Lanka and Pakistan during the 2023 ODI World Cup in Hyderabad, Sri Lanka set a formidable target of 344/9 in their allotted 50 overs.
However, opener Abdullah Shafique and Muhammad Rizwan exhibited outstanding batting performances, each scoring a century to take Pakistan over the line by six wickets.Â
Q) What is India’s highest successful run chase in ODI cricket?
A) India’s highest successful run chase in ODI came in a match in Jaipur back in 2013. Despite Australia’s formidable total of 359 runs, powered by half-centuries from Aaron Finch, Phillip Hughes, Shane Watson, Glenn Maxwell, and captain George Bailey, India remained undeterred.
Led by stellar performances from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who both notched centuries, along with a blistering 95 from Shikhar Dhawan, India chased down the target in just 43.3 overs.
Q) What is the highest successful run chase in T20I cricket?
A) At the SuperSport Park in South Africa in 2023, the West Indies set a total of 258. Johnson Charles stole the show with a blistering 118 off just 46 balls.
However, South Africa reached the target in a mere 18.5 overs, finishing at 259/4. Quinton de Kock scored 100 runs off 44 balls, while his opening partner, Reeza Hendricks, contributed 68 off 28 balls.
Conclusion
in conclusion, the list of the highest successful run chases in ODI cricket history prove that cricket is indeed an unpredictable sport and that the game is not over till the last ball is bowled. And hence, ODI cricket has all the bearings to be a cracking game of contest that gives fantasy players a lot of chance to win big on the WinZO Fantasy Cricket App.
