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 | 245/5 | 18.5 | 13.00 | 2 | Eden Park, Auckland | 16 Feb 2018 | ||
| 3 | 236/6 | 19.2 | 12.20 | 2 | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | 11 Jan 2015 | ||
| 4 | 230/8 | 19.4 | 11.69 | 2 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 18 Mar 2016 | ||
| 5 | 226/5 | 19.1 | 11.79 | 2 | SuperSport Park, Centurion, Centurion | 16 Feb 2020 | ||
| 6 | 226/3 | 19.5 | 11.39 | 2 | Grenada National Cricket Stadium, St George's, Grenada | 16 Dec 2023 | ||
| 7 | 225/5 | 20 | 11.25 | 2 | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati | 28 Nov 2023 | ||
| 8 | 225/3 | 17.3 | 12.85 | 2 | SuperSport Park, Centurion, Centurion | 29 Jan 2026 | ||
| 9 | 221/5 | 19 | 11.63 | 2 | Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, St Lucia, Gros Islet | 17 Nov 2024 | ||
| 10 | 216/4 | 20 | 10.80 | 2 | Sky Stadium, Wellington | 21 Feb 2024 |
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 Australia (245/5 v New Zealand), West Indies (236/6) and England (230/8).
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 9 September, 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), Australia (245/5) and West Indies (236/6).
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.
