Top 10 highest run-chases in T20 cricket history, ft. West Indies' Ranchi win vs India

West Indies produced a remarkable batting performance to defeat India by six wickets in the second T20I in Ranchi on October 9, 2026. Chasing a target of 250, the visitors reached 252/4 in just 18.3 overs, completing one of the highest successful run-chases in T20 international cricket history.

Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford led the charge with outstanding half-centuries, while Romario Shepherd provided the finishing touch. The result levelled the five-match series at 1-1 and added another memorable entry to the record books for successful run-chases in T20 cricket.

West Indies stun India in Ranchi with sensational run-chase

India posted 249/5 after being asked to bat first, with Sanju Samson top-scoring with 82 off 41 balls. Ishan Kishan contributed 43 off 22 deliveries, while captain Shreyas Iyer scored 40 from 18. Tilak Varma added an unbeaten 44 off just 18 balls to lift India to a formidable total.

West Indies responded with an aggressive approach from the outset. Hope remained unbeaten on 102 off 45 balls, hitting six fours and nine sixes. Rutherford smashed 84 from 37 deliveries, including seven fours and seven sixes, while Shepherd finished unbeaten on 34 off 13 balls.

The visitors reached their target with nine balls remaining, registering a successful chase of 250. The result also moved West Indies to the second position in the list of highest successful run-chases in men's T20Is, behind South Africa's 259/4 against the same opposition in Centurion in 2023.

Top 10 highest successful run-chases in T20I cricket history

South Africa hold the record for the highest successful run-chase in men's T20Is, having scored 259/4 against West Indies in Centurion in March 2023. The Ranchi encounter now ranks among the leading chases in the format, highlighting how batting-friendly conditions and aggressive approaches have transformed T20 cricket.

The following list ranks successful chases in men's T20 internationals by the total achieved by the chasing team.

Top 10 highest successful run-chases in T20 cricket history

The list of highest successful chases across all men's T20 matches also includes franchise leagues and domestic competitions. These matches often feature different conditions and team combinations, but they underline the scoring levels possible in the shortest format.

Among the notable results, Washington reached 270/4 against MI New York in Oakland in July 2026, while Punjab Kings chased 265 against Delhi Capitals in the IPL in April 2026. Punjab also scored 262/2 against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024.

Top 5 highest run-chases in T20Is against India

West Indies' successful chase in Ranchi has set a new benchmark for teams chasing against India in T20 internationals. Australia and South Africa have also managed big targets against India, but the latest West Indies performance stands out for the speed and control with which the visitors reached 250.

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