In the World Test Championship final 2023, Australia set a mammoth 444-run target for India to achieve in the fourth innings. The Indian team was bowled out at 234, losing to Australia by 209 runs. If India had successfully chased 444 runs, they would have broken the record of highest successful run chase in a Test match. Here is a look at teams who currently hold the record of the highest successful run chases in the history of Test cricket. (Pics: AFP)
Updated On: 2023-06-13 09:03 PM IST
Compiled by : Editor
5. West Indies vs Bangladesh, 2021
This is the most recent run chase in the list. Kyle Mayers proved to be a star for West Indies as his double century propelled the team towards achieving the 395-run target set by Bangladesh.
4. Australia vs England, 1948
Legendary cricketer Don Bradman’s century and his 301-run partnership with Arthur Morris helped Australia to win the Ashes, chasing a target of 404. (Pic: Getty Images)
3. India vs West Indies, 1976
India’s highest run chase in Test history came way back in 1976 when the team successfully chased 406 runs. Centuries by Sunil Gavaskar and Gundappa Viswanath helped India win the match.
2. South Africa vs Australia, 2008
The second highest successful run chase came when South Africa played Australia in Perth. South Africa had to chase a target of 414. Graeme Smith and AB de Villiers’ centuries and Hashim Amla and Jacques Kallis’ half-centuries led South Africa to victory.
1. West Indies vs Australia, 2003
The Aussies set a daunting 418-run target for West Indies to win. In response, West Indies displayed an exemplary performance in what is considered the greatest chase in Test history. Ramnaresh Sarwan and Shivnarine Chanderpaul smashed superb centuries to lead their team to victory.
