Highest Run Chase in ICC World Cup History (1975-2023)

The ICC Cricket World Cup is returned this year for its 13th edition. The tournament is the biggest event in cricket and consists of 10 of the top teams in the world as they fight to take home the coveted trophy. The World Cup is synonymous with high scores, intense rivalries and thrilling matches. The level of the tournament is only increasing with each subsequent season, and fans are witnessing more and more high run totals.

Teams have even crossed 400 runs in the Cricket World Cup, while others have chased down 300-plus targets, something of a rarity in the old days. Today, we take a look at some incredible batting accomplishments by the chasing teams. Check the list of the highest successful run chases in the history of the ICC ODI World Cup from 1975 to 2023.

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Highest Run Chase in ICC World Cup (1975 - 2023)

#1 Pakistan (2023)

In match 8 of the 2023 ODI World Cup, Sri Lanka and Pakistan played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Sri Lanka put up a gigantic score of 344/9 in 50 overs and were looking destined to win after quickly dispatching Pakistan's top order's Imam-ul-Haq and captain Babar Azam. However, opener Abdullah Shafique and Muhammad Rizwan both scored centuries and led Pakistan to a memorable win by 6 wickets.

#2 Ireland (2011)

Ireland shocked the world and their arch-rivals England in the 2011 World Cup when the team chased down a humongous target of 328 in just 49.1 overs. Kevin O’Brien forever etched his name in the history books, having scored a match-winning century. Ireland’s amazing feat remains unmatched to this day. Hopefully, the 2023 World Cup will bring more exciting and high-chasing games.

#3 Bangladesh (2019)

Bangladesh channelled its underdog spirit in the 2019 World Cup and easily chased down the 322-run target put up by West Indies. The team looked in peak form, and the batsmen needed only 41.3 overs to get the job done. Bangladesh won by 7 wickets, and Shakib Al Hasan proved why he’s counted among the top cricketers in the world. Hasan scored an unbeaten 124 run innings while Litton Das hit 94 off 69 balls to win the game for Bangladesh.

#4 Bangladesh (2015)

The third place on the list of the highest successful run chases in the ODI World Cup goes to Bangladesh. The South-Asian team chased Scotland’s target of 319 in 48.1 overs in the 2015 World Cup. Bangladesh only lost 4 wickets, with opener Tamim Iqbal hitting 95 in 100 balls to give the team the necessary momentum to push forward. Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah also played crucial innings.