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ODI or One Day International format of cricket provides the viewer with sheer entertainment and excitement. Those were days when scoring 300 for a team was rare and unachievable by the opponent. But these days, teams are chasing more than 400. Although it is not frequent, international cricket teams are undergoing such training to chase such targets and make a great win. We will throw a beam of light on the top 3 highest run chase in ODI.
Top 10 Highest Run Chase in ODI Cricket History
| Team | Score | Result | Opposition | Ground | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 438/9 | won | v Australia | Johannesburg | 12-Mar-06 |
| South Africa | 372/6 | won | v Australia | Durban | 05-Oct-16 |
| England | 364/4 | won | v West Indies | Bridgetown | 20-Feb-19 |
| India | 362/1 | won | v Australia | Jaipur | 16-Oct-13 |
| England | 359/4 | won | v Pakistan | Bristol | 14-May-19 |
| Australia | 359/6 | won | v India | Mohali | 10-Mar-19 |
| India | 356/7 | won | v England | Pune | 15-Jan-17 |
| India | 351/4 | won | v Australia | Nagpur | 30-Oct-13 |
| England | 350/3 | won | v New Zealand | Nottingham | 17-Jun-15 |
| New Zealand | 350/9 | won | v Australia | Hamilton | 20-Feb-07 |
The Top Three Highest Run Chase in ODI
South Africa against Australia (2006)
South Africa did something extraordinary on 12 March 2006 by turning ON the game of the highest run chase in the history of worldwide cricket. The Australian Cricket team did a remarkable job setting the target of 435 runs, but the opponent had other plans. Plan to showcase the dedication and preparation to win the game.
Aussies Ricky Ponting, Michael Hussey, Simon Katich, and Adam Gilchrist scored 164, 81, 79, and 55, respectively.
In the second innings of the match, South Africa’s Herschelle Gibbs, Graeme Smith, and Mark Bouncer scored 174, 90, and 50, respectively. Taking ‘the Proteas’ to win the match, making the record for the highest score chased in ODI.
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South Africa against Australia (2016)
Coming second on the highest run chase in the ODI scorecard, the South African International Cricket Team showed sheer dedication and preparation for the game against Australia on 05 October 2016 at Durban. ‘The Proteas’ chased a huge target of 371/6 scored by ‘Aussies.’ Although, Australian batters started well. David Warner, with 117 runs, Aaron Finch, with 53 runs, and Steve Smith, with 108 runs, were the star players of the first inning.
Firstly, the Southies were out of the way from winning this match. But it was for some minutes. The unbeaten partnership of 107 runs off 70 after 37.4 overs made the team win the game in the most iconic way possible. They made 372/6 in just 49.2 overs, registering a memorable win.
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England against West Indies (2019)
England is counted as one of the most competitive teams around the globe in the ODI format of the game. They do have many records in their bucket. One is chasing the highest score made by West Indies at Bridgetown on 20 February 2019.
West Indies batted first and made a humongous score of 362/4 in 50 overs, on which England reacted with 364/4 in 48.4 overs.
Chris Gayle scored 135 runs from West Indies, while Shai Hope scored 64. Leaping forward, opponent Roy made 123 runs, and Root smashed 102 runs.
The Three Lions started the journey of the highest run chase with a great lineup of players. The openers added the crucial 91 runs for the wicket in 10.5 overs. The stunning batsmanship did not get over here, and for the second and third wicket, English players scored 114 and 116 runs, respectively.
FAQs for Highest Chase in ODI
What is the highest Run Chase in ODI history?
South Africa chased the highest runs against Australia on 12 March 2006 at Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg.
What are the top three highest run chases in the history of Cricket?
The top 3 highest score chased in ODI are:
South Africa against Australia (in 2006, chased 435 runs)
South Africa against Australia (in 2016, chased 371 runs)
England against West Indies (in 2019, chased 362 runs)
Which batsman has the highest score chased in ODI?
Rohit Sharma from the Indian Cricket team is the highest individual scorer with 264 runs against Sri Lanka. The match was played on 13 November 2014 at Eden Gardens. Kolkata.
