Top 10 highest successful run-chases in T20 cricket history

A 250-plus total has been successfully chased in T20 cricket on only four occasions.

T20 cricket is often called the most entertaining form of the game and is popular among fans worldwide. Since T20 cricket comprises only 20 overs, batsmen often score runs at a high strike rate, as they aim to add as many runs on the board as possible.

With aggressive batting, innovative shots, and fearless intent, batters always try to dominate bowlers in T20S, with teams posting mammoth totals on the scoreboard. Furthermore, the excitement often goes down to the last over, with the batting teams facing high-pressure chases.

If we glance at records in T20 cricket, 250-plus targets were successfully chased on only four occasions. Moreover, an Indian Premier League (IPL) team holds the record for the highest-ever successful chase in the shortest format of the game.

On that note, below are the top 10 highest successful chases in T20S. Notably, this list includes domestic, international, and franchise T20 leagues.

Highest run-chases in T20 cricket-

10. Quetta Gladiators- 243/2 (vs Peshawar Zalmi)

Quetta Gladiators take the 10th spot on this list. In Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2023, they chased down a 243-run target against Peshawar Zalmi. With a century by captain Babar Azam (115) and fifty by Saim Ayub (74), Zalmi piled up 240/2 in the first innings.

However, Jason Roy (145*) hammered a spectacular century for Gladiators, driving them to victory by eight wickets within 19 overs. Mohammad Hafeez added an unbeaten 41 runs off 18 deliveries to play a crucial role towards the end, as opposition bowlers arrived with a dismal show while defending their total.

9. Bulgaria- 244/4 (vs Gibraltar)

Bulgaria clashed with Gibraltar and Turkey in a tri-nation T20I series in July 2025. In the fourth encounter between Gibraltar and Bulgaria, the former posted a big total of 243/7 in the first innings, with half-centuries by Philip Raikes and Iain Latin.

However, the total was not enough to escape from a defeat, as Bulgaria batters chased down the target by six wickets. Isa Zaroo (69), Milen Gogev (69), and Manan Bashir (70) played a pivotal role in the victory, bringing the team home in just 14.2 overs.

8. Multan Sultans- 244/6 (vs Peshawar Zalmi)

In Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2023, Multan Sultans crushed Peshawar Zalmi by chasing down a 243-run target. After electing to bat first, Zalmi added 242/6 on the board, with half-centuries by openers Saim Ayub (58) and Babar Azam (73).

In the chase, the Sultans lost both openers by single digits. However, Rilee Rossouw (121) hammered a century, and Kieron Pollard (52) smacked a fifty to steal a stunning victory for the side.

Towards the end, Anwar Ali (24* off 8) and Usama Mir (11* off 3) helped the team to get the winning runs in the final over.

7. Australia- 245/5 (vs New Zealand)

In February 2018, Australia, New Zealand, and England locked horns in the Trans-Tasman Twenty20 Tri-Series. In the fifth match of the campaign, Australia successfully chased a 244-run target against New Zealand.

Opting to bat first, the BlackCaps posted 243/6 in the first innings with a century by Martin Guptill (105) and a half-century by Colin Munro (76). However, they failed to put enough runs on the board, as Australia pulled down the chase later.

In the chase, David Warner (59) and D’Arcy Short (76) etched a stunning opening stand of 121 runs to set the platform for Australia’s victory. Glenn Maxwell (31 off 14) and Aaron Finch (36* off 14) made vital contributions later as Australia won the encounter in just 18.5 overs.

6. Bulgaria- 246/4 (vs Serbia)

Burgalia enters this list for the second time, with another incredible chase in the shortest format. They clashed with Serbia in a four-match series in June 2022. In the final clash of the campaign, Serbia posted 242/4 after being asked to bat first.

With a fifty by Alexander Dizija and a century by Leslie Dunbar, Serbia posted 242/4 in the first innings. However, Bulgaria arrived with a stunning show in the chase, winning the encounter by six wickets. Saim Hussain (71) and Kevin D’Souza (66) played a key role in bringing the team home.

5. Sunrisers Hyderabad- 247/2 (vs Punjab Kings)

In the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) pulled off a record chase against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 27th clash. In the first innings, PBKS piled up 245/6, thanks to a stunning 82-run knock by Shreyas Iyer.

Later, SRH opener Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head wreaked havoc on Punjab bowlers, building an opening stand of 171 runs. Abhishek hammered an impeccable century (141 off 55 balls) to propel the team to a spectacular victory by eight wickets.

4. Middlesex Cricket Team- 254/3 (vs Surrey)

During England’s Vitality Blast 2023, the Middlesex Cricket Team stunned the cricket fraternity by successfully chasing down a huge total against Surrey. With a marvellous job by openers Will Jacks (96) and Laurie Evans (85), Surrey added 252/7 on the board in the first innings.

However, it wasn’t enough for a victory as Middlesex chased it down later, with half-centuries by Stephen Eskinazi (73) and Max Holden (68*).

3. Brisbane Heat- 258/2 (vs Perth Scorchers)

In the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26, Brisbane Heat scripted the record for the highest-ever chase in the tournament’s history. Perth Scorchers dominated with their batting in the first innings, piling up 257/6 with half-centuries by Finn Allen and Cooper Connolly.

In the chase, Jack Wildermuth and Matt Renshaw scored incredible tons for Brisbane, after the team lost opener Colin Munro for a duck. For his unbeaten 110 runs, Renshaw was adjudged Player of the Match.

2. South Africa- 259/4 (vs West Indies)

South Africa owns the record for the highest-ever chase in T20I internationals. They clashed with the West Indies in a T20I game in Centurion in March 2023. After being asked to bat first, the West Indies posted 258/5, with a century by Johnson Charles and a half-century by Kyle Mayers.

In the chase, openers Quinton de Kock (100) and Reeza Hendricks (68) etched an opening stand of 152 runs. In the end, the Proteas pulled off a victory by six wickets, scripting their name in the record books.

1. Punjab Kings- 262/2 (vs Kolkata Knight Riders)

Punjab Kings steal the record for the highest-ever successful chase in T20 cricket. In a clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2024, they pulled off a 262-run target.

In the first innings, Knight Riders dominated with their batting at home venue Eden Gardens Stadium, with half-centuries by Phil Salt and Sunil Narine.

However, their marvellous efforts went in vain as the Punjab batters did a wonderful job later. Openers Prabhsimran Singh (54) and Jonny Bairstow (108) gave an outstanding start to the batting, etching an opening stand of 93 runs.

Towards the end, Shashank Singh (68 off 28) hammered a quickfire fifty to drive the team to victory by eight wickets.

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