Three highest successful run chases in the Indian T20 League

The Indian T20 League has been one the greatest T20 leagues on the planet. The league boasts of the cream of Indian cricket and the best overseas players. Franchise T20 cricket is played over two months and in the end, a winner is determined. The League has slowly evolved into a high-scoring tournament over the years. The small grounds in India with short boundaries have given rise to high-scoring encounters.

The League has been a wonderful medium in attracting new audiences and women through the fast-paced format of T20 which witnessed a big boom since 2007. Indian Cricket fans wait with bated breath for the tournament. The Indian T20 League ignites a whole new rivalry amongst Indian fans. Let us take a look at the three highest successful run chases in the Indian T20 League.

3. Rajasthan vs Hyderabad 2008 – 215
Hyderabad bossed the first innings with Andrew Symonds putting up a spectacular 117. Hyderabad put up a mammoth total of 214-5 in their 20 overs. In the chase, Graeme Smith led Rajasthan with the bat and scored 71 off 45 balls. The big-hitting Yusuf Pathan 61 off 28 balls batting at No 3. Smith and Yusuf put on a match-defining 98-run stand. Rajasthan got to the total in 19.5 overs. Shane Warne played a quickfire inning in the end.

2. Mumbai vs Chennai 2021 – 219
Delhi usually known for low-scoring games at the Arun Jaitley Stadium produced a high-scoring encounter. Ambati Rayudu made 72 off 27 balls with four fours and seven sixes. There were contributions at the top by Moeen Ali who scored 58 off 36 with five fours and five sixes Chennai made 218/4. In the run chase, Mumbai was in trouble at 3-81 before Kieron Pollard made 87 off 34 balls with six fours and eight sixes to script a memorable win for Mumbai.

1. Rajasthan vs Punjab 2023 – 224

Punjab posted 223/2 in their 20 overs. Mayank Aggarwal made a brilliant hundred. In the run chase, Rajasthan took their bats out and completed the target in just 19.3 overs. This was an encounter where monstrous totals were scored. Rajasthan skipper Sanju Samson scored 85 off 42 balls. In the middle order, Steve Smith contributed with 50 off 27 balls. The finishing touch was provided by Rahul Tewatia who made 53 off 31 balls. Rajasthan won the game by four wickets.