Last Updated: October 11, 2026 02:31 PM
Some cricket matches stay in fans’ memories for many years. One recent night has just joined that special group of matches.
The Chase That Shook India
West Indies chased 250 against India in Ranchi on October 9, 2026. India had scored 249/5 after being asked to bat first. West Indies finished on 252/4 in 18.3 overs and won by 6 wickets.
Shai Hope scored an unbeaten 102 off 45 balls, hitting 9 sixes. Sherfane Rutherford added 84 off 37 deliveries to the total. This result levelled the five-match series at 1-1 for both teams.
Where It Stands In T20 Cricket History
This win now sits in the top 10 biggest run chases of the format. It ranks second among successful chases in men’s T20 internationals. South Africa hold the top spot with 259/4 against West Indies in Centurion.
| Rank | Team | Score | Opposition | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 259/4 | West Indies | Centurion | 2023 |
| 2 | West Indies | 252/4 | India | Ranchi | 2026 |
| 3 | Bulgaria | 246/4 | Serbia | Sofia | 2022 |
| 4 | England | 246/7 | India | Mumbai | 2026 |
| 5 | Australia | 245/5 | New Zealand | Auckland | 2018 |
| 6 | Bulgaria | 244/4 | Gibraltar | Sofia | 2025 |
| 7 | India | 244/4 | West Indies | Lauderhill | 2016 |
| 8 | West Indies | 236/6 | South Africa | Johannesburg | 2015 |
| 9 | England | 230/8 | South Africa | Mumbai | 2016 |
| 10 | Bulgaria | 229/4 | Serbia | Sofia | 2022 |
Across all T20 cricket history, Washington Freedom lead with 270/4 against MI New York in July 2026.
Top 10 Biggest Run Chases Show A Trend
Punjab Kings feature twice among the top three overall chases. They chased 265/4 against Delhi Capitals in 2026 and 262/2 against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024. These chases show how aggressive batting has changed the format.
| Rank | Team | Score | Opposition | Competition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Freedom | 270/4 | MI New York | MLC | 2026 |
| 2 | Punjab Kings | 265/4 | Delhi Capitals | IPL | 2026 |
| 3 | Punjab Kings | 262/2 | Kolkata Knight Riders | IPL | 2024 |
| 4 | South Africa | 259/4 | West Indies | T20I | 2023 |
| 5 | Brisbane Heat | 258/2 | Perth Scorchers | BBL | 2025 |
| 6 | Middlesex | 254/3 | Surrey | T20 Blast | 2023 |
| 7 | West Indies | 252/4 | India | T20I | 2026 |
| 8 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 247/2 | Punjab Kings | IPL | 2025 |
| 9 | Australia | 245/5 | New Zealand | T20I | 2018 |
| 10 | Bulgaria | 244/4 | Gibraltar | T20I | 2025 |
Fans now see huge totals fall more often than before. Expect the top 10 biggest run chases list to keep changing.
