10 Highest Run Chases In Test History

Top 10 highest successful run chases in test cricket history [Source: @itskishankishor/X.com]Top 10 highest successful run chases in test cricket history [Source: @itskishankishor/X.com]

Test cricket is known for its patient pace and a splurge of skills required from every member of the team to chase down thrilling targets. From West Indies to Pakistan as well as Australia, all of these mammoths have defied the odds to script unforgettable victories.

From legendary knocks to brilliant team efforts, the highest chases discussed below stands displaying the true spirit of red ball cricket. With that being said, here is the list of the top 10  highest successful run chases made by teams in the history of test cricket.

10. Australia vs Pakistan (369 runs)

Australia's thrilling 4-wicket win against Pakistan at Hobart in 1999, chasing a daunting target of 369 runs, secured their place among the top 10 highest successful run chases. Justin Langer stood out with his 59 and 127 in the first and second innings consecutively to make the chase possible.

9. India vs England (378 runs)

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow's contribution with individual centuries helped England chase the massive 378-run target set by India in Birmingham in 2022.

8. Sri Lanka vs Pakistan (382 runs)

Pakistan etched their name in the history books with their highest successful run chase of 382 runs against Sri Lanka at Pallekele in 2015. Younus Khan's unbeaten 171 was one of the major contributor of this remarkable victory.

7 . India vs England (387 runs)

In Chennai 2008, Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag were backed by Yuvraj Singh and Gautam Gambhir who helped them chase 387 runs against England. Sehwag was the player of the match with a knock of 83 runs.

6 . Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka (391 runs)

Sri Lanka also carved their name into the record books with their highest successful run chase of 391 runs against Zimbabwe at home in Colombo in July 2017. 

5 . Bangladesh vs West Indies (395 runs)

The West Indies Test cricket team made history in 2021 at Chattogram by achieving the fifth-highest run chase to date, supported by Kyle Mayers' double century.

4 . Australia vs England (404 runs)

One of the most iconic chases in Test cricket history was Australia's chase of 404 runs against England at Leeds in 1948. Led by the legendary Don Bradman's unbeaten 270, Australia achieved a remarkable victory, solidifying their place in cricket folklore.

3 . India vs West Indies (406 runs)

One of the most iconic chases in Indian cricket history was their 406-run chase against the West Indies at Port of Spain in 1976. Led by Sunil Gavaskar's century (101) and Gundappa Viswanath's masterful 97, India achieved a historic victory.

2 . South Africa vs Australia (414 runs)

During South Africa's tour of Australia back in 2008, AB de Villiers' 63 and unbeaten 106 helped the Proteas climb up the massive target of 414 runs set by Australia.

1 . West Indies vs Australia (418 runs)

The highest successful run chase of all time stands out to be an affair between the Windies and the Aussies which took place in the year 2003 at St. John's. Chanderpaul's score of 104 and Ramnaresh Sarwan's 105 helped the West Indies achieve the highest successful run chase in Test cricket history.