Top 3 highest targets chased down in IPL history

In this article, we will discuss the Record-breaking chase of the Top 3 highest targets chased down in IPL history. A year after the introduction of the Impact Players rule in the Indian Premier League (IPL), franchises have started utilizing it to the fullest. Using the extra batter teams have scored more than 250 runs six times in the ongoing season till the 42nd game.

Teams like Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad have been phenomenal with the bat. Meanwhile, on Friday, 26th April 2024 Punjab Kings also showcased glimpses of their batting powers. In the game against KKR at Eden Garden, they chased 262 runs in just 18.4 overs making it highest successful run chase in T20 history. So, in today’s article, we will look at the top 3 highest-run chases in IPL history.

3. Rajasthan Royals’ 224 vs KKR at Eden Gardens, 2024

In the 31st game of the season Kolkata Knight Riders hosted Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens. Batting first Hosts put up a show as they scored 223/6 in 20 overs. Opener Sunil Narine smashed a magnificent century as he scored 109 runs off 56 balls. He along with Angkrish Raghuvanshi helped KKR to post a competitive total.

In response, Rajasthan Royals had a really poor start as they lost six wickets for just 121 runs. The spin duo of Varun Chakravarthy and Narine troubled the visitors. However, Jos Buttler had some other plans as he smashed a match-winning century and helped RR to chase the target on the final ball.

2. Rajasthan Royals’ 224 vs KXIP at Sharjah, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and restrictions in India, IPL was organized in the United Arab Emirates in 2020. In the 9th game of the season, Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) hosted Rajasthan Royals at the batting paradise in Sharjah. Batting first hosts put up a show with the bat as skipper KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal added 183 runs for the first wicket.

Agarwal in his innings scored 106 runs off 50 balls while Rahul smashed 69 runs off 54 balls and helped KXIP to post 223/2 in 20 overs. In response, RR had a poor start losing Buttler for a single-digit score. However, the next three batters i.e. Steve Smith (50 off 27), Sanju Samson (85 off 42) and Rahul Tewatia (53 off 39) helped RR to win the game with three balls to spare.

1. Punjab Kings’ 262 vs KKR at Eden Gardens, 2024

The biggest nightmare for any bowler should be bowling at Eden Gardens in the ongoing Indian Premier League. While batting first host KKR scored another 250+ score as they posted 261/6 in 20 overs. Opener Phil Salt (75 off 37) along with Sunil Narine (71 off 32) stitched a 138-run partnership in just 10 overs and set the stage for a high-scoring affair.

In response Punjab Kings came unexpectedly as they launched an assault on the KKR bowling lineup. Prabhsimran Singh (54 off 20) and Jonny Bairstow (108 off 48) helped the visitors to match the required run rate. However, the real hero was uncapped Indian batter Shashank Singh who scored 68 runs off just 28 balls with the help of eight sixes and two boundaries. He finished the game with eight balls in the hand.