Highest Run Chase in IPL 2023

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been the epitome of entertainment and excitement since its inception. The league has seen some of the most thrilling moments in cricket history, with players showcasing their skills and strategies to outsmart their opponents. One such moment that has always left cricket fans spellbound is the highest chase in IPL. Witnessing a team chase down a mammoth target set by their opposition is a sight to behold, and it takes immense talent and perseverance to achieve such a feat. This record is not only a testament to the team’s ability to chase, but it also reflects their mental strength and resilience. In this article, we will delve into some of the most remarkable highest chases in IPL history, and how these teams have achieved the seemingly impossible. So sit back, relax, and get ready to relive some of the most heart-racing moments in IPL history.

Top 10 Highest Run Chase in IPL History

Rajasthan Royals achieved the highest successful run chase in IPL history for the first time during the inaugural season of IPL in 2008. They accomplished this feat in the 9th match against Deccan Chargers during the second innings, which helped them clinch the title that year. In IPL 2020, they surpassed their own record by successfully chasing down the highest target in IPL history of 224 runs against Kings XI Punjab.

After 12 years, the previous record was broken, and it remains to be seen who will surpass the new record in IPL 2023 this year.

S.No	Team	Target	Score	Opponent Team	Match Date
1	Rajasthan Royals	224	226/6	KXIP	27-09-2020
2	Mumbai Indians	219	219/6	CSK	01-05-2021
3	Rajasthan Royals	215	217/7	DC	24-04-2008
4	Lucknow SuperGiants	213	213/9	RCB	10-04-2023
5	Delhi Capitals	209	214/3	GL	04-05-2017
6	Kings XI Punjab	206	211/4	SRH	14-05-2014
7	Lucknow Super Giants	211	211/4	CSK	31-03-2022
8	Punjab Kings	206	208/5	RCB	27-03-2022
9	Chennai Super Kings	206	208/5	RCB	12-04-2012
10	Chennai Super Kings	206	207/5	RCB	25-04-2018

The below teams chased the highest IPL score and created an unprecedented record.

1. Rajasthan Royals vs KXIP (224 in 2020)

On September 27th, 2020, Rajasthan Royals played against Punjab Kings (formerly Kings XI Punjab) in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match. Rajasthan Royals batted first and scored 224 runs in their allotted 20 overs, which is a very high score in a T20 match. In response, Punjab Kings made a valiant effort to chase down the target but fell just short, scoring 226 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their 20 overs. The match was played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It was a high-scoring match with plenty of runs, boundaries, and sixes. The player of the match was Sanju Samson from Rajasthan Royals, who played a crucial innings of 85 runs off just 42 balls.

2. Mumbai Indians vs CSK (219 in 2021)

An IPL match played on May 1, 2021, between the Mumbai Indians (MI) and the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). MI batted first and scored 219 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. In response, CSK also scored 219 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their 20 overs, resulting in a tied match. This match was decided by a Super Over, in which MI emerged victorious, scoring 9 runs and restricting CSK to just 7 runs.

3. Rajasthan Royals vs DC (215 in 2008)

The Indian Premier League (IPL) match played on April 24, 2008 was between Rajasthan Royals and Deccan Chargers. Rajasthan Royals scored 215 runs in their innings, and Deccan Chargers successfully chased down the target in 19.5 overs with 3 wickets in hand, scoring 217 runs. It was a high-scoring match with some notable performances from players on both teams.

4. Lucknow Super Giants vs RCB (213 in 2023)

On April 10, 2023 Monday, Lucknow Super Giants achieved the fourth-highest successful run chase in the history of the Indian Premier League, chasing a massive target of 213 against Royal Challengers Bangalore. The match was an edge-of-the-seat thriller, with LSG securing victory on the last ball. As a result, RCB suffered their second consecutive defeat in IPL 2023, while LSG claimed the top spot on the leaderboard. The IPL has witnessed some of the most thrilling run chases in cricket history over the years.

5. Delhi Capitals vs GL (209 in 2017)

In the 2017 Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Lions match, Delhi Daredevils, now known as Delhi Capitals, achieved an incredible feat by successfully chasing a massive target of 214 runs. The team’s victory was largely due to the outstanding performance of Rishabh Pant, who scored an impressive 97 runs off 43 balls, and Sanju Samson, who contributed 61 runs off just 31 balls. The Daredevils won the match by seven wickets, in what was a high-scoring and boundary-filled encounter, with a record-breaking 31 boundaries hit during the match.

6. Kings XI Punjab vs SRH (206 in 2014)

An IPL match between Kings XI Punjab and Sunrisers Hyderabad played on May 14, 2014. In this match, Kings XI Punjab batted first and set a target of 207 runs for Sunrisers Hyderabad to chase. They put up a strong total of 206 runs for the loss of just 4 wickets, with Virender Sehwag and Manan Vohra both scoring half-centuries. Sunrisers Hyderabad, in their reply, got off to a solid start with a 43-run opening partnership, but lost wickets at regular intervals and were struggling at 84-5 at one stage.

However, a superb innings from David Warner, who scored 81 runs off just 52 balls, kept Sunrisers Hyderabad in the game. He was well supported by Darren Sammy, who scored a quickfire 29 off just 12 balls. Despite their efforts, Sunrisers Hyderabad ultimately fell short by 5 runs, as Kings XI Punjab’s bowlers managed to restrict them to 211-4 in their 20 overs. This was a closely contested match with some excellent performances from both sides.

7. Lucknow Super Giants vs CSK (211 in 2022)

In this IPL match played on March 31st, 2022, Lucknow SuperGiants (LSG) faced off against Chennai Super Kings (CSK). LSG batted first and posted a strong total of 211 runs for the loss of four wickets. Opener Shubman Gill set the tone with a quickfire 62 off 34 balls, which included 9 boundaries and 2 sixes. He was well supported by Nitish Rana, who scored a brilliant 89 off just 46 deliveries, hitting 11 fours and 5 sixes.

In response, CSK got off to a solid start with their openers scoring 55 runs in the first six overs. However, they lost a few quick wickets in the middle overs, and the required run rate started climbing up. Moeen Ali played a valiant knock of 76 off 44 balls, including 6 fours and 5 sixes, to keep CSK in the hunt. However, the LSG bowlers held their nerve in the last few overs and restricted CSK to 211 runs for the loss of 6 wickets, thereby resulting in a thrilling tie. The match was decided through a Super Over, in which LSG emerged victorious. Nitish Rana was adjudged the Player of the Match for his outstanding batting performance.

8. Punjab Kings vs RCB (206 in 2022)

In this IPL match played on March 27, 2022, Punjab Kings won the toss and chose to bat first. They put up a massive total of 206 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their 20 overs. Mayank Agarwal was the top scorer for Punjab Kings, smashing 84 runs off just 39 balls, which included 5 fours and 7 sixes. KL Rahul also played a captain’s knock, scoring 60 runs off 42 deliveries. In reply, Royal Challengers Bangalore started their innings well but kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Despite some good contributions from the middle order, they fell short of the target by just 2 runs and ended their innings at 208 for 5 wickets. Mohammad Azharuddeen top-scored for RCB with 74 runs off 43 balls, while Glenn Maxwell scored 41 runs off just 16 balls. However, their efforts were not enough to secure a victory for RCB, and Punjab Kings won the match by a narrow margin.

9. Chennai Super Kings vs RCB (206 in 2012)

In this IPL match played on April 12, 2012, between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), CSK successfully chased down a target of 208 runs set by RCB. Faf du Plessis played a match-winning knock of 71 runs off 46 balls, while Suresh Raina contributed with 68 runs off 39 balls. Despite Chris Gayle’s explosive knock of 68 runs off 35 balls, RCB could not defend their total and lost the match by five wickets.

10. Chennai Super Kings vs RCB (206 in 2018)

The IPL match played between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on 25th April 2018. RCB batted first and scored a total of 205 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their 20 overs. Their innings was powered by a brilliant knock of 92 runs off 62 balls by AB de Villiers. In response, CSK started off strong with a 35-ball 53 from Shane Watson. However, they lost wickets at regular intervals and the chase seemed to be slipping away. It was then that MS Dhoni played a captain’s knock of 70 not out off just 34 balls to take his team over the line with two balls to spare. The match ended with CSK scoring 207 runs for the loss of 5 wickets, with Dwayne Bravo hitting the winning runs.

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Which is the Highest Run in IPL?

Rajasthan Royals achieved one of the highest successful chases in IPL history when they chased down a mammoth target of 224 runs against Punjab Kings in the 9th match of IPL 2020. Despite Punjab setting a challenging target, Rajasthan remained confident in their ability to chase it down. Although Rajasthan lost their first wicket early, Steven Smith and Sanju Samson formed a crucial partnership, adding 81 runs for the 2nd wicket. Sanju Samson played a crucial role in the chase by scoring a magnificent 85 runs off just 42 balls, which included 4 boundaries and 7 sixes.

The task was not yet completed, as Rajasthan still needed 51 runs off the last three overs. Rahul Tewatia, who came to bat at number 4, took on the bowlers and smashed 5 sixes in an over off Sheldon Cottrell. This performance by Tewatia helped Rajasthan reach the target with 3 balls to spare. With this chase, Rajasthan Royals became the team with the highest successful run chase in IPL history, breaking the previous record held by Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings). Sanju Samson was named the Man of the Match for his outstanding contribution to the chase. The match will always be remembered as one of the greatest comebacks in IPL history.

Who is the King of IPL?

The cricketer we are talking about needs no introduction, as he is none other than Virat Kohli, the top-order batsman who has been a dominant force in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since his debut in 2008. He has been instrumental in leading his team, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), to numerous victories and has established himself as one of the best batsmen in the tournament. Kohli’s aggressive and innovative batting style, coupled with his exceptional leadership skills, has earned him the nickname “King Kohli.” He is considered the most complete player in the IPL, and his contribution to Indian cricket is unmatched.

Undoubtedly, Virat Kohli is the undisputed king of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Although he has not yet won the title as the former Royal Challengers Bangalore captain, his individual records in IPL surpass all others. Over the years, many players and franchises have participated in IPL, and it has witnessed several kings, be it a captain, a team, or a player with an impressive performance. There are several players such as Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni, David Warner, and others who have exhibited exceptional performances and have a massive fan base, deserving to be called the King of IPL. Virat Kohli, as the captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore, has amassed 6727 runs in 225 IPL matches, with a remarkable batting average of 36.56, including 5 centuries and 45 half-centuries. He has played for RCB only, captaining them for years. Cricket enthusiasts have always supported Virat Kohli to be the IPL king. Kohli has won the Orange Cap (awarded to the highest run-scorer in the season) once in his career and has been the guiding force for RCB.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Indian Premier League has provided some of the most thrilling and exciting moments in cricket history, with the highest run chases being one of the most incredible feats. Rajasthan Royals set the record for the highest successful run chase in IPL history during the inaugural season in 2008, and they have broken their own record in IPL 2020. In IPL 2023, Lucknow SuperGiants achieved the fourth-highest successful run chase in IPL history, chasing a massive target of 213 against Royal Challengers Bangalore. These remarkable chases are a testament to the teams’ abilities, mental strength, and resilience. The IPL has witnessed some of the most memorable and heart-racing moments, and it remains to be seen who will break the current records and create new ones in the future.

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