What is the record for highest successful chase in T20 World Cup final?
India posted a gigantic 255/5 against New Zealand in T20 World Cup 2026 final.
Indian Cricket Team came up with an impeccable batting show against New Zealand in the final of T20 World Cup 2026. The Black Caps won the toss and opted to bowl first in the match, however, the decision turned out to be a big mistake as the Men-in-Blue posted a mountainous total of 255/5.
Indian openers Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson hammered the Kiwis batters all over the park from the start. They slammed 92 runs in the powerplay, registering the highest team total in the first six overs in the tournament. They etched an opening stand of 98 runs, with Sharma getting out for 52 and Samson adding 89 runs.
Batting at number three, Ishan Kishan (54) made another impactful contribution with his quick-fire half-century. In the end, Shivam Dube (26* off 8) gave a perfect finish to India’s batting. Notably, the Suryakumar Yadav & Co. crossed the 250-run mark for the third time in the tournament.
Australia hold the record for highest successful chase in T20 World Cup finals
Notably, Australia own the record for the highest successful chase in T20 World Cup finals. They chased down a 173-run target by eight wickets against New Zealand in the final of T20 World Cup 2021.
In the final of the 2016 edition, West Indies chased 161-run target against England by four wickets. The above games are only two instances when teams chased down a 150-plus total in the summit clashes.
Hence, the Black Caps have a big challenge against India as they have the biggest target in front of them in the final against India.
Highest successful chases in T20 World Cup finals
| Team | Opposition | Score | Result | Ground | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | v New Zealand | 173/2 | Won | Dubai | 14 Nov 2021 |
| West Indies | v England | 161/6 | Won | Eden Gardens | 3 Apr 2016 |
| England | v Australia | 148/3 | Won | Bridgetown | 16 May 2010 |
| Pakistan | v Sri Lanka | 139/2 | Won | Lord’s | 21 Jun 2009 |
| England | v Pakistan | 138/5 | Won | Melbourne | 13 Nov 2022 |
| Sri Lanka | v India | 134/4 | Won | Mirpur | 6 Apr 2014 |
What is the record for the highest successful chase in T20 World Cup finals?
The record for the highest successful chase in T20 World Cup finals is held by Australia (173/2 vs New Zealand, T20 WC 2021 final).
What was India’s total in T20 World Cup 2026 final?
India piled up 255/5 against New Zealand in the first innings of the match.
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