Scoring mammoth totals in T20 cricket has become customary, with batsmen unleashing their aggression from the onset and setting formidable targets for the opposing teams.
However, chasing down such towering scores is often viewed as a daunting task due to the immense pressure from the outset. Nonetheless, there have been instances where teams have exhibited remarkable prowess in successfully pursuing massive totals.
The Punjab Kings (PBKS) Cricket team of the IPL holds the esteemed record for the highest run chase in T20 cricket. In a breathtaking display of skill and determination, the Punjab Kings achieved a historic feat during their IPL 2024 encounter against the Kolkata Knight Riders. Surpassing the formidable target of 262 runs, they demonstrated unparalleled ease and dominance, etching their name in cricketing history.
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Highest Run Chase In T20 History Till 2024
While the Punjab Kings (PBKS) represent a domestic team, it's noteworthy that the international team of South Africa held the preceding record. Last year, South Africa achieved a remarkable feat by successfully chasing down a target of 259 runs against the West Indies, setting a benchmark for impressive run chases in T20 cricket. Here is a list:
| Team | Score | Overs | RR | Result | Opposition | Ground | Match Date | Match Type |
| Punjab Kings | 262/2 | 18.4 | 14.03 | won | v KKR | Eden Gardens | 26 Apr 2024 | League |
| South Africa | 259/4 | 18.5 | 13.75 | won | v West Indies | Centurion | 26 Mar 2023 | International |
| Middlesex | 254/3 | 19.2 | 13.13 | won | v Surrey | The Oval | 22 Jun 2023 | First Class |
| Bulgaria | 246/4 | 19.4 | 12.5 | won | v Serbia | Sofia | 26 Jun 2022 | International |
| Australia | 245/5 | 18.5 | 13 | won | v New Zealand | Auckland | 16 Feb 2018 | International |
| Sultans | 244/6 | 19.1 | 12.73 | won | v Zalmi | Rawalpindi | 10 Mar 2023 | League |
| Gladiators | 243/2 | 18.2 | 13.25 | won | v Zalmi | Rawalpindi | 8 Mar 2023 | International |
| Patriots | 242/6 | 18.5 | 12.84 | won | v Tallawahs | Basseterre | 10 Sep 2019 | League |
| West Indies | 236/6 | 19.2 | 12.2 | won | v South Africa | Johannesburg | 11 Jan 2015 | International |
| United | 232/7 | 20 | 11.6 | won | v Sultans | Rawalpindi | 10 Mar 2024 | League |
| Strikers | 230/3 | 19.3 | 11.79 | won | v Hurricanes | Adelaide | 5 Jan 2023 | League |
| England | 230/8 | 19.4 | 11.69 | won | v South Africa | Wankhede | 18 Mar 2016 | International |
| Bulgaria | 229/4 | 19.3 | 11.74 | won | v Serbia | Sofia | 24 Jun 2022 | International |
| Puducherry | 228/6 | 19.2 | 11.79 | won | v Andhra | Wankhede | 15 Jan 2021 | First Class |
| Wellington | 228/8 | 19.5 | 11.49 | won | v Central D | New Plymouth | 8 Jan 2022 | First Class |
| Middlesex | 227/4 | 17 | 13.35 | won | v Somerset | Taunton | 30 Aug 2019 | First Class |
| Sussex | 226/3 | 18.3 | 12.21 | won | v Essex | Chelmsford | 25 Jul 2014 | First Class |
| England | 226/5 | 19.1 | 11.79 | won | v South Africa | Centurion | 16 Feb 2020 | International |
| RR | 226/6 | 19.3 | 11.58 | won | v Kings XI | Sharjah | 27 Sep 2020 | League |
| Middlesex | 226/8 | 19.4 | 11.49 | won | v Essex | Chelmsford | 30 Jun 2023 | First Class |
Meanwhile, India's highest run chase in T20 cricket occurred in 2009 against Sri Lanka. Despite the visitors posting a formidable total of 206/7, India wasted no time igniting the chase. The explosive Virender Sehwag set the tone with a blistering 64 runs off 36 balls, while MS Dhoni added impetus with 46 runs from 28 deliveries. However, it was Yuvraj Singh who stole the spotlight with an exhilarating innings, smashing a sensational 60 runs off just 25 balls. His heroics propelled the Men in Blue to a monumental total of 211/4, marking India's highest successful run chase in T20 cricket to date.
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