Highest Successful Run Chases in T20I Cricket
| # | Team | Score | Overs | RPO | Inns | Opposition | Ground | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 259/4 | 18.5 | 13.75 | 2 | SuperSport Park, Centurion, Centurion | 26 Mar 2023 | ||
| 2 | 252/4 | 18.3 | 13.62 | 2 | JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi | 9 Oct 2026 | ||
| 3 | 245/5 | 18.5 | 13.00 | 2 | Eden Park, Auckland | 16 Feb 2018 | ||
| 4 | 236/6 | 19.2 | 12.20 | 2 | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | 11 Jan 2015 | ||
| 5 | 230/8 | 19.4 | 11.69 | 2 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 18 Mar 2016 | ||
| 6 | 230/6 | 19.4 | 11.69 | 2 | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | 22 Oct 2026 | ||
| 7 | 226/5 | 19.1 | 11.79 | 2 | SuperSport Park, Centurion, Centurion | 16 Feb 2020 | ||
| 8 | 226/3 | 19.5 | 11.39 | 2 | Grenada National Cricket Stadium, St George's, Grenada | 16 Dec 2023 | ||
| 9 | 225/5 | 20 | 11.25 | 2 | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati | 28 Nov 2023 | ||
| 10 | 225/3 | 17.3 | 12.85 | 2 | SuperSport Park, Centurion, Centurion | 29 Jan 2026 |
Highest Successful Run Chases in T20I Cricket
South Africa hold the record for the highest successful T20I chase, reaching 259/4 to beat West Indies at Centurion on 26 March 2023, ahead of West Indies (252/4 v India), Australia (245/5) and West Indies (236/6).
A chase of 250 or more in a T20I means keeping the required rate under control while wickets fall around the strokeplay. Only winning chases are listed. Sort the table by any column. Last updated 24 October, 2026.
Highest T20I Run Chases – FAQs
South Africa chased down 259/4 to beat West Indies at Centurion on 26 March 2023, the biggest successful T20I chase on this list.
The top successful chases are South Africa (259/4), West Indies (252/4) and Australia (245/5).
A successful chase is when the team batting second passes the target and wins within its 20 overs. A big second-innings score that falls short does not count.
It takes a fast powerplay and sustained clean hitting, keeping the required run rate within reach even as wickets fall.
