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Australia has witnessed some thrilling T20I run chases that have kept fans on the edge of their seats. From stunning power-hitting displays to nail-biting finishes, these matches showcase cricket’s explosive unpredictability.
Each of these unforgettable games reflects not only the batting brilliance of world-class players but also the relentless pursuit of victory against daunting targets. Let’s dive into the most remarkable T20I run chases achieved on Australian shores over the years.
5. 174 by Sri Lanka against Australia in Geelong, 2017
Chasing 174 in Geelong’s first-ever international match in 2017, Sri Lanka stunned Australia with a thrilling finish. Asela Gunaratne’s outrageous unbeaten 84 guided the visitors home in dramatic fashion. Needing 48 off the last three overs, his fearless hitting sealed a memorable win and clinched the three-match series with a game to spare.
4. 177 by Ireland against Scotland in Hobart, 2022
On a thrilling evening in Hobart during the 2022 T20 World Cup, Ireland pulled off a stunning chase of 177 against Scotland which was the third best chase back then in T20Is in Australia. Reeling at 61 for 4, Curtis Campher’s explosive 72 off 32 balls and George Dockrell’s calm support forged an incredible unbeaten stand, sealing victory in just 19 overs.
3. 187 by India against Australia in Hobart, 2025
India’s remarkable chase of 187 in the recently concluded third T20I against Australia ranks third on this list. It was a stellar team effort, but Washington Sundar stole the show with an unbeaten 49 off 23 balls, guiding India home with five wickets in hand and sealing a memorable victory in Hobart to level the five-match series 1-1.
2. 195 by India against Australia in Sydney, 2020
During India’s famous 2020–21 tour of Australia, the chase of 195 in Sydney became one of the team’s most epic victories. The top order, led by Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli, built a solid foundation, but it was Hardik Pandya’s explosive hitting at the death that carried India over the line for a memorable win by 6 wickets.
1. 198 by India against Australia in Sydney, 2016
Topping the list is India’s sensational chase of 198 in Sydney during the historic 2016 series under MS Dhoni, which ended in a 3-0 sweep. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s half-centuries set the stage, but it was Suresh Raina and Yuvraj Singh’s brilliant finishing at the end which took India over the line by 7 wickets in a last-over thriller to make it three out of three in the series.
