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Rajasthan Royals holds the most successful run chase in IPL history. Not once but twice in the IPL tournament history. The RR is a two-time record holder for the 5 Best Highest Run Chases in the IPL Tournament.
But there is more to discover about the Rajasthan Royals, the team of underdogs who lifted an IPL Champions Trophy in the inaugural season 2008. So here we are with the 4 best Rajasthan Royals’ highest successful run chases records and stats in the IPL history.
It feels like a forgotten fairytale when RR won the IPL trophy under the leadership of the late Shane Warne. No one would have thought that Rajasthan Royals could achieve this rare feat.
Winning a 2008 IPL trophy wasn’t the only unexpected thing Rajasthan Royals did. The RR also recorded the highest total chased in IPL until they broke their own record later and topped the chart twice.
Highest Run Chase by Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2024
| Team | Score | Target | Versus | Venue | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan | 224/8 | 224 | Kolkata | Kolkata | Rajasthan by 2 Wickets | 16/04/2024 |
| Rajasthan | 199/3 | 197 | Lucknow | Lucknow | Rajasthan by 7 Wickets | 27/04/2024 |
| Rajasthan | 189/4 | 184 | Bengaluru | Jaipur | Rajasthan by 6 Wickets | 06/04/2024 |
| Rajasthan | 183/1 | 180 | Mumbai | Jaipur | Rajasthan by 9 Wickets | 22/04/2024 |
| Rajasthan | 174/6 | 173 | Bengaluru | Ahmedabad | Rajasthan by 4 Wickets | 22/05/2024 |
| Rajasthan | 152/7 | 148 | Punjab | Mullanpur | Rajasthan by 3 Wickets | 13/04/2024 |
| Rajasthan | 127/4 | 126 | Mumbai | Mumbai | Rajasthan by 6 Wickets | 01/04/2024 |
Highest Successful Run Chases by RR in IPL
| Team | Score | Target | Versus | Venue | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan | 226/6 | 224 | Punjab | Sharjah | Rajasthan by 4 Wickets | 27/09/2020 |
| Rajasthan | 224/8 | 224 | Kolkata | Kolkata | Rajasthan by 2 Wickets | 16/04/2024 |
| Rajasthan | 217/7 | 215 | Deccan | Hyderabad | Rajasthan by 3 Wickets | 24/04/2008 |
| Rajasthan | 199/3 | 197 | Lucknow | Lucknow | Rajasthan by 7 Wickets | 27/04/2024 |
| Rajasthan | 197/5 | 197 | Deccan | Jaipur | Rajasthan by 5 Wickets | 17/04/2012 |
| Rajasthan | 196/2 | 196 | Mumbai | Abu Dhabi | Rajasthan by 8 Wickets | 25/10/2020 |
| Rajasthan | 191/5 | 191 | Bangalore | Bengaluru, Bangalore | Rajasthan by 5 Wickets | 11/05/2014 |
| Rajasthan | 190/3 | 190 | Chennai | Abu Dhabi | Rajasthan by 7 Wickets | 02/10/2021 |
So here are the top 4 highest successful run chases by RR in IPL tournament history.
1. RR vs PBKS IPL 2020 Match – 226
After 12 years, the Rajasthan Royals broke their own IPL record of the highest run chase and defeated the Punjab Kings (former KXIP) in IPL 2020. The RR batters successfully chased down the 224-highest target in the IPL history. The Rajasthan beat their own previous record of 215 by Royals against Deccan Chargers in Hyderabad in 2008.
After Punjab Kings Mayank Agrawal‘s impressive performance of 106 runs off 50 balls and captain KL Rahul bagged 69 runs, the PBKS scored 223 runs a huge target for the RR.
However, Rajasthan Royals batters including skipper Steven Smith (50), Sanju Samson (85), and Rahul Tewatia (53) gave hope to their fans. But the job was done by Tom Curran and Jofra Archer’s big hit in the final over. Finally, RR scored a total of 226/6 runs and crushed the IPL’s highest-ever target by Punjab Kings at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
2. RR vs Deccan Chargers IPL 2008 Match – 217
The Rajasthan Royals 2nd best highest run chase was also the ranked no 1 for 12 years until 2020 in the IPL history of all time.
The RR was not only crowned as IPL season winner in 2008 but they also recorded the highest run chase in IPL against Deccan Chargers (now defunct). Aussie former cricketer Andrew Symonds then Chargers batters bagged 117 runs in just 53 balls including 11 fours and 7 sixes at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The Deccan Chargers gave a total target of 215 to the RR
In return, Rajasthan Royals Graeme Smith (71), Yusuf Pathan (61), Mohammad Kaif (34), and captain Shane Warne (22) showed a great example of teamwork. The RR scored a total of 217/7 and enjoyed a sweet victory over the Deccan Chargers. The Rajasthan Royals defeated the Deccan Chargers and won the match by 3 wickets. It is also the third-highest successful run chase in IPL history as well.
3. RR vs Deccan Chargers IPL 2012 Match – 197
The third-highest run chase by the RR in IPL history is also recorded against the Deccan Chargers in 2012 IPL. The Deccan Chargers batters Jean-Paul Duminy (58) and Shikhar Dhawan (52) outwitted the RR’s bowlers and slammed half-centuries including Kumar Sangakkara’s 44 off just 33 balls.
The RR successfully chased the 197 target by the DC at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. This time RR captain Rahul Dravid (42), Ajinkya Rahane (44), and Brad Hodge (48) handled the team’s batting lineup very well and chased down the Deccan Chargers record.
4. RR vs MI IPL 2020 Match – 196
The Rajasthan Royals fourth highest run chase in IPL is against the Mumbai Indians in the 2020 IPL season. The Mumbai Indians star batter Hardik Pandya had a great innings of 60 runs in 21 balls including 7 sixes and 2 fours. Not to forget Surya Kumar Yadav’s impressive 40 off 26 balls helped MI to score the 195/5 taget for the RR.
Albeit RR batters Ben Stokes showed an incredible and silenced the Mumbai Paltan’s bowlers. Ben Stokes scored 107 runs in 60 balls including 14 fours and 3 sixes. Sanju Samson also helped by scoring 54 runs to achieve one of the highest total. The Rajasthan Royals won the match by 8 wickets and crushed MI at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
FAQs
Q 1 What is the highest run chase in the IPL history of all time?
Ans The Rajasthan Royals have the record for the highest run chase against the Punjab Kings in the IPL history of all time. In IPL 2020, the RR achieved 226/6 IPL’s highest-ever target by Punjab Kings, and won the match at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Q 2 How many times did RR win IPL?
Ans Rajasthan Royals won the IPL trophy in the inaugural season of 2008. It is the only IPL title RR has won throughout the IPL tournament history.
Q 3 What is the unique Rajasthan Royals record in the IPL history?
Ans The Rajasthan Royals has a unique record of the fewest defeats in an IPL 2008 season. RR only lost three matches out of 14 and topped the points table. All the other IPL teams have lost at least 4 matches.
