Successful run chases have produced some of the most memorable moments in ODI cricket, with batters overcoming enormous targets through explosive strokeplay, crucial partnerships and remarkable composure under pressure. The format has witnessed several successful chases exceeding 350 runs, demonstrating how even seemingly unbeatable totals can be hunted down.
South Africa have achieved the highest successful chase in ODI history, while Sri Lanka recently entered the record books with an extraordinary victory over England. India and the Netherlands have also featured prominently in this list after producing remarkable batting performances to chase down massive targets.
Top 5 highest successful run chases in ODI cricket
1. South Africa chase 435 vs Australia
South Africa produced one of the greatest performances in ODI history against Australia at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on March 12, 2006. Australia posted a mammoth 434/4 in their 50 overs, with captain Ricky Ponting smashing 164 off 105 deliveries. Contributions from other Australian batters helped the visitors set a seemingly impossible target of 435. South Africa responded with extraordinary aggression, led by Herschelle Gibbswho smashed 175 off just 111 balls.
Captain Graeme Smith provided a blistering start with 90 off 55 deliveries, putting the hosts firmly in contention. Despite losing wickets during the latter stages, Mark Boucher held his nerve and struck the winning boundary off Brett Lee in the final over. South Africa finished at 438/9 in 49.5 overs, completing a historic one-wicket victory and setting the record for the highest successful run chase in ODI cricket.
2. Sri Lanka chase 430 vs England
Sri Lanka produced a historic performance against England in the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on October 22, 2026. England posted an enormous 429/4, powered by captain Harry Brook’s record-breaking 202 off 116 deliveries. His innings included 21 fours and 10 sixes, putting England in a commanding position. Sri Lanka initially struggled at 24/2 but recovered through Avishka Fernando’s 97 and Pavan Rathnayake’s magnificent 130 off 106 balls.
Dasun Shanaka added a blistering 97 off 50 deliveries before Janith Liyanage finished the chase with an unbeaten 61 off 27 balls. Sri Lanka reached 430/8 in 49.5 overs, winning by two wickets with one ball remaining. The result became the second-highest successful chase in ODI history and Sri Lanka’s highest-ever run chase in the format.
3. India chase 406 vs West Indies
India produced a remarkable batting display against West Indies in the second ODI at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on September 30, 2026. West Indies posted 405/7, with Amir Jangoo scoring 114, Shai Hope making 104 and John Campbell adding 101. India responded with an extraordinary opening partnership between Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill. Rohit smashed 101 off 75 balls, while Gill produced a historic unbeaten 223 off 133 deliveries.
His innings featured 26 fours and eight sixes, making him the first Indian batter to score an ODI double-century during a successful run chase. India reached 406/2 in 43.3 overs, securing an eight-wicket victory with 39 balls remaining. The achievement placed India third on the all-time list of highest successful ODI run chases.
4. Netherlands chase 370 vs Scotland
The Netherlands created history against Scotland in a Cricket World Cup League 2 encounter in Dundee on June 12, 2025. Scotland posted 369/6, with George Munsey producing a spectacular 191 off 150 deliveries, supported by Matthew Cross’s 59. The Netherlands responded through Max O’Dowdwho played a magnificent unbeaten innings of 158 off 130 balls.
Teja Nidamanuru contributed 51, while Noah Croes added a quickfire 50 to keep the chase on track during the closing overs. The Netherlands reached 374/6 in 49.2 overs, completing a four-wicket victory with four balls remaining. The result became the third-highest successful run chase in ODI history and the highest successful chase by an Associate nation at the time.
5. South Africa chase 372 vs Australia
South Africa feature for a second time on this list after completing a remarkable chase against Australia at Kingsmead in Durban on October 5, 2016. Australia posted 371/6 in their 50 overs, with David Warner scoring 117 and Steve Smith contributing 108 to give the visitors a formidable total. Quinton de Kock got off to a strong start with 70, and Hashim Amla added 45. However, a middle-order collapse left the hosts under considerable pressure at 265/6.
David Miller then produced a sensational unbeaten 118 off 79 deliveries, while Andile Phelukwayo remained unbeaten on 42. Their unbroken seventh-wicket partnership of 107 runs guided South Africa to 372/6 in 49.2 overs, completing a four-wicket victory with four balls remaining. The chase became the second-highest successful ODI run chase at the time.
