IPL 2024: Indian Premier League (IPL) is the biggest and one of the most entertaining sporting events in the country. Most people watch IPL for its unexpected and thrilling playing action, which is usually delivered by the batting side. Over the years, several high scores have been chased and defended in the IPL and the upcoming edition might be no difference. On that note, let us take a look at the most successful IPL run chases. Let us begin:
Most successful IPL run chases:
Team | Target | Overs | Opposition | Date | Venue |
Rajasthan Royals | 224 | 19.3 | Kings XI Punjab | Sep 27, 2020 | Sharjah |
Mumbai Indians | 219 | 20.0 | Chennai Super Kings | May 1, 2021 | Delhi |
Rajasthan Royals | 215 | 19.5 | Deccan Chargers | April 24, 2008 | Hyderabad |
Mumbai Indians | 215 | 18.5 | Punjab Kings | May 3, 2023 | Mohali |
Sunrisers Hyderabad | 215 | 20.0 | Rajasthan Royals | May 7, 2023 | Jaipur |
Mumbai Indians | 213 | 19.3 | Rajasthan Royals | April 30, 2023 | Mumbai |
Rajasthan Royals holds the record for the highest successful run-chase in IPL (Indian Premier League) history. It gunned down 224 against Kings XI Punjab in Sharjah in 2020. In IPL 2023, Mumbai Indians chased down 213 and 215 in consecutive matches to become the first team in the tournament to overhaul 200-plus totals consecutively.
The five-time IPL champs have also chased down 219 once against CSK which is the second highest-total chased in the IPL history. Apart from RR and MI, Sunrisers Hyderabad are also on the list as they chased down 215 runs against RR in the last concluded edition of the IPL last year.