Highest Successful Run Chases in T20I Cricket Records

West Indies Set New Benchmark in T20I Run Chases at Ranchi

The West Indies have rewritten the record books with an incredible run chase of 252 for 4 against India at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. They reached this target with nine balls to spare, winning by six wickets and injecting fresh excitement into the ongoing five-match series.

India had posted a daunting total of 249 for 5, their highest against the West Indies in T20 Internationals, powered by Sanju Samson's brisk 82. Many teams might have folded under such pressure, but the West Indies showed resilience.

Captain Shai Hope attacked fearlessly, smashing a century off just 45 deliveries, including nine sixes, finishing on 102. Meanwhile, Sherfane Rutherford contributed an unbeaten 84 from 37 balls, hitting seven fours and seven sixes, keeping the scoreboard ticking relentlessly.

Conditions worked against the Indian bowlers as heavy dew made the ball slippery, causing spinners to lose grip. Axar Patel conceded 63 runs in 3.3 overs without taking a wicket, and Kuldeep Yadav gave away 53 runs in his four overs while claiming one wicket. Both suffered from being targeted over the straight boundaries. Romario Shepherd added a quickfire 34 off 13 balls, sealing the chase before the 19th over.

All-Time Top 10 Highest Successful Run Chases in Men's T20 Internationals

Rank: 1
Target: 259
Chased Score: 259/4
Overs Taken: 18.5
Chasing Team: South Africa
Opponent: West Indies
Venue: Centurion
Match Date: March 26, 2023
Key Players: Quinton de Kock (100 off 44), Reeza Hendricks (68 off 28)

Rank: 2
Target: 250
Chased Score: 252/4
Overs Taken: 18.3
Chasing Team: West Indies
Opponent: India
Venue: Ranchi
Match Date: October 9, 2026
Key Players: Shai Hope (102 off 45), Sherfane Rutherford (84* off 37)

Rank: 3
Target: 244
Chased Score: 245/5
Overs Taken: 18.5
Chasing Team: Australia
Opponent: New Zealand
Venue: Auckland
Match Date: February 16, 2018
Key Players: D'Arcy Short (76 off 44), David Warner (59 off 24)

Rank: 4
Target: 232
Chased Score: 236/6
Overs Taken: 19.2
Chasing Team: West Indies
Opponent: South Africa
Venue: Johannesburg
Match Date: January 11, 2015
Key Players: Chris Gayle (90 off 41), Marlon Samuels (60 off 39)

Rank: 5
Target: 230
Chased Score: 230/8
Overs Taken: 19.4
Chasing Team: England
Opponent: South Africa
Venue: Mumbai (Wankhede)
Match Date: March 18, 2016
Key Players: Joe Root (83 off 44), Jason Roy (43 off 16)

Rank: 6
Target: 223
Chased Score: 226/5
Overs Taken: 19.1
Chasing Team: England
Opponent: South Africa
Venue: Centurion
Match Date: February 16, 2020
Key Players: Eoin Morgan (57* off 22), Jonny Bairstow (64 off 34)

Rank: 7
Target: 223
Chased Score: 226/3
Overs Taken: 19.5
Chasing Team: England
Opponent: West Indies
Venue: St George’s, Grenada
Match Date: December 16, 2023
Key Players: Phil Salt (109* off 56), Harry Brook (31* off 7)

Rank: 8
Target: 223
Chased Score: 225/5
Overs Taken: 20.0
Chasing Team: Australia
Opponent: India
Venue: Guwahati
Match Date: November 28, 2023
Key Player: Glenn Maxwell (104* off 48)

Rank: 9
Target: 219
Chased Score: 221/5
Overs Taken: 19.0
Chasing Team: West Indies
Opponent: England
Venue: Gros Islet, St Lucia
Match Date: November 16, 2024
Key Players: Shai Hope (54 off 24), Evin Lewis (68 off 31)

Rank: 10
Target: 216
Chased Score: 216/4
Overs Taken: 20.0
Chasing Team: Australia
Opponent: New Zealand
Venue: Wellington
Match Date: February 21, 2024
Key Players: Mitchell Marsh (72* off 44), Tim David (31* off 10)

This remarkable chase in Ranchi pushes Australia’s 245/5 victory at Auckland to third place. The West Indies now appear three times in this elite list: the 252/4 against India, 236/6 against South Africa, and 221/5 versus England.

Only twice have Full Member nations chased down targets of 250 or more successfully. The world record remains with South Africa's 259 for 4 at Centurion.