Highest Successful Run Chases in Test Cricket
| # | Team | Score | Overs | RPO | Inns | Opposition | Ground | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 418/7 | 128.5 | 3.24 | 4 | Antigua Recreation Ground, St. John's, Antigua | 9 May 2003 | ||
| 2 | 414/4 | 119.2 | 3.46 | 4 | W.A.C.A. Ground, Perth | 17 Dec 2008 | ||
| 3 | 406/4 | 147.0 | 2.76 | 4 | Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad | 7 Apr 1976 | ||
| 4 | 404/3 | 114.1 | 3.53 | 4 | Headingley, Leeds | 22 Jul 1948 | ||
| 5 | 395/7 | 127.3 | 3.09 | 4 | Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram | 3 Feb 2021 | ||
| 6 | 391/6 | 114.5 | 3.40 | 4 | R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo | 14 Jul 2017 | ||
| 7 | 387/4 | 98.3 | 3.92 | 4 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 11 Dec 2008 | ||
| 8 | 382/3 | 103.1 | 3.70 | 4 | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy | 3 Jul 2015 | ||
| 9 | 378/3 | 76.4 | 4.93 | 4 | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 1 Jul 2022 | ||
| 10 | 373/5 | 82 | 4.54 | 4 | Headingley, Leeds | 20 Jun 2025 |
Highest Successful Run Chases in Test Cricket
West Indies hold the record for the highest successful fourth-innings chase in Tests, making 418/7 to beat Australia at St. John's, Antigua on 9 May 2003, ahead of South Africa (414/4 v Australia), India (406/4) and Australia (404/3).
Fourth-innings totals of 400 or more to win are rare because the pitch is usually at its most difficult by the final day. Only winning fourth-innings chases are listed. Sort the table by any column. Last updated 9 September, 2026.
Highest Test Run Chases – FAQs
West Indies chased 418/7 to beat Australia at St. John's, Antigua on 9 May 2003, the highest successful fourth-innings chase in Tests.
The top fourth-innings chases are West Indies (418/7), South Africa (414/4) and India (406/4).
By the fourth innings the pitch is usually worn and unpredictable, helping the bowlers, so chasing a big target on the final day is one of the toughest tasks in the game.
Yes. A Test run chase is completed in the fourth innings, when the side batting last is set a target and must reach it to win.
