The highest run chase in IPL was is 226/6, which came in the Indian Premier League 2020 season, when Rajasthan Royals chased down 224 runs against Punjab Kings in IPL 2020 in Sharjah.
Highest run chase in the history of the IPL
| Team | Target | Score | Opponent Team | Venue | Match Date |
| Rajasthan Royals | 224 | 226/6 | PBKS | Sharjah | 27-09-2020 |
| MI | 219 | 219/6 | CSK | Delhi | 01-05-2021 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 215 | 217/7 | Deccan Chargers | Hyderabad | 24-04-2008 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 213 | 213/9 | RCB | Bengaluru | 10-04-2023 |
| Delhi Capitals | 209 | 214/3 | Gujarat Lions | Delhi | 04-05-2017 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 206 | 211/4 | SRH | Hyderabad | 14-05-2014 |
| LSG | 211 | 211/4 | CSK | BS Mumbai | 31-03-2022 |
| Punjab Kings | 206 | 208/5 | RCB | DYP Mumbai | 27-03-2022 |
| CSK | 206 | 208/5 | RCB | Chennai | 12-04-2012 |
| CSK | 206 | 207/5 | RCB | Bengaluru | 25-04-2018 |
RR chased down 224 vs PBKS in IPL 2020
Rajasthan Royals created history in the 2020 edition of the IPL when they chased down 224 runs eventually ending on 226 in the last over of the innings against Punjab Kings. It was Mayank Agarwal’s unbeaten 106-run knock that had propelled the Punjab side to a mammoth total of 223 runs for the loss of two wickets in their 20 overs. However, the Royals were up for the chase in response. Despite losing Jos Buttler early, the team believed in themselves with skipper Steve Smith smashing 50 runs off 27 balls while Sanju Samson turned out to be the star for the side. He scored 85 runs off 42 balls with 4 fours and 7 sixes to his name. Rahul Tewatia batted at four in the game to smack five sixes in the last over and remain unbeaten on 53 off 31 balls. Jofra Archer also played his role smashing 13 runs off 3 balls to eventually take Rajasthan home with three balls to spare.
MI chased down 219 vs CSK in IPL 2021
The El Classico of IPL, MI vs CSK happened on May 1 in IPL 2021 in Delhi and it lived up to the reputation with more than 230 runs being scored across 40 overs of action. Batting first, Chennai Super Kings rode on the half-centuries from Faf du Plessis, Moeen Ali and Ambati Rayudu. Perhaps, Rayudu was the reason why CSK posted 218 runs on the board as he scored 72 runs off just 27 balls. In response, MI were just hanging in the chase in the first half of the innings. But the real impetus to the score was provided by Kieron Pollard with an exceptional knock of 87* off 34 balls with 6 fours and 8 sixes. Thanks to his brilliant outing with the bat, MI got over the line on the last ball to chase down their highest-ever chase in the history of IPL.
RR chased down 215 vs DC in IPL 2008
Rajasthan Royals was a fighting unit in IPL 2008 and thanks to this trait, they won the title as well. Against Deccan Chargers, they achieved the unthinkable in the inaugural edition of the season. Chasing down 215 runs, the Royals were propelled by Yusuf Pathan smashing 61 runs off just 28 balls with 4 fours and 6 sixes to his name. Mohammad Kaif scored 34 runs while the winning runs were scored by then-skipper Shane Warne as he smashed an unbeaten 22 off just 9 balls.
LSG chased down 213 vs RCB in IPL 2023
Lucknow Super Giants chased down the fifth-highest successful run-chase in IPL history in IPL 2023. Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell smashed half-centuries to help RCB post 212 runs on the board in their 20 overs. In response, LSG lost the top four batters with not many runs on the board. But Marcus Stoinis and Nicholas Pooran played outrageous knocks scoring 65 and 62 runs respectively with a strike rate of 216.66 and 326.31 to help the team get over the line on the final ball to chase down the target.
PBKS scored 211 vs SRH in IPL 2014
Punjab Kings were exceptional in the 206-run chase against SRH in IPL 2014. SRH rode on some brilliant batting from Shikhar Dhawan, Naman Ojha and David Warner to post 205 runs in their 20 overs. In response, it was a collective effort from PBKS batters with Manan Vohra, Wriddhiman Saha, Glenn Maxwell, David Miller and George Bailey contributing to the team’s victory in the penultimate over of the innings.
LSG scored 211 vs CSK in IPL 2022
Lucknow Super Giants might have made their debut in IPL 2022 but they have already gunned down some of the top totals in IPL. CSK had posted 210 runs in their 20 overs in Brabourne. In response, KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock started off well adding 99 runs in less than 11 overs. However, Evin Lewis was the real hero for LSG in the chase as he smashed an unbeaten 55 off just 23 balls to take the team home in the last over of the innings.
DC chased down 209 vs GL in IPL 2017
Delhi Capitals gunned down a total of 209 runs against Gujarat Lions in the IPL 2017 edition. Suresh Raina and Dinesh Karthik had scored brilliant half-centuries to propel the Lions to 208 runs. In the chase, it was the brilliance of Sanju Samson who got the team going with a 61-run knock while Rishabh Pant sizzled with the bat smashing 97 runs off just 43 balls with nine sixes and 6 fours. Such was the impact of that knock that the Capitals chased down the score with 15 balls in hand.
CSK scored 208 runs vs RCB in IPL 2012
RCB batters shone with the bat at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai with Mayank Agarwal, Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli smashing runs and post 205 runs in 20 overs. In response, CSK rode on some terrific batting from Faf du Plessis smashing 71 runs off 46 balls with 5 fours and 4 sixes. MS Dhoni also batted well scoring 41 runs off 24 balls while Albie Morkel’s 28-run knock off 7 balls took CSK home on the last ball of the innings as they chased down 206 runs in the end.
PBKS scored 208 runs vs RCB in IPL 2022
RCB were once again at the receiving end while defending a total in excess of 200 runs. Faf du Plessis scored 88 runs off 57 balls propelling RCB to 205 runs in their 20 overs. In response, PBKS batters put on a collective effort to stun the opposition. The highest score of 43 runs was with Shikhar Dhawan and Bhanuka Rajapaksa while the rest of the batters chipped in with crucial runs as PBKS got over the line with one over to spare. PBKS chased down the total with five wickets in hand comfortably.
CSK scored 207 runs vs RCB in IPL 2018
Well, RCB are once again making an appearance in this list and yet again, they failed to defend a total in excess of 200. AB de Villiers was the star for RCB scoring 68 runs off just 30 balls as RCB posted 205 runs on the board in their 20 overs. In response, Ambati Rayudu shined with the bat smashing 82 runs off 53 balls with 3 fours and 8 sixes to his name. However, it was MS Dhoni’s special knock that had left the RCB stunned forever. The best finisher ever won the game for CSK with an unbeaten knock of 70 runs off just 34 balls with one four and 7 sixes.
FAQs
What is the highest run chase in an IPL final?
Kolkata Knight Riders chased down 200 runs from Punjab Kings in the final of IPL 2014.
What is the highest run chase by MI in IPL?
Mumbai Indians chased down 219 runs against CSK in IPL 2022 and this was their highest chase in IPL.
Highest run chase by CSK in IPL
CSK’s highest run-chase came against RCB when they chased 206 runs in IPL 2018
What is the highest run chase by RCB in the IPL?
The highest run-chase by RCB in IPL is 204 against Punjab Kings in IPL 2010.
KKR highest run chase in IPL
The highest run chase of KKR is 207 runs came against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2023.
