Top 3 successful run-chases by India in ODI Cricket

Cricknation Update: Top 3 successful run-chases by India in ODI Cricket (Photo Source: BCCI) India have produced some memorable batting displays while chasing in ODI cricket, often combining aggressive strokeplay with big partnerships to overhaul imposing targets.

All the matches that make it to the top three of the list are iconic and a part of history already. The latest entry in the list is the Men in Blue’s record chase against the West Indies, while a few players from almost a decade ago also feature here. Here are India’s 3 highest successful run-chases in ODI cricket: 3.

vs England, Pune, 15 January 2017 (356/7) Virat Kohli and Kedar Jadhav. (Photo Source: BCCI) India’s third-highest successful ODI chase came against England in Pune on January 15, 2017. England posted 350/7, leaving India with a target of 351.

The hosts eventually reached 356/7 in 48.1 overs, completing a three-wicket victory with 11 balls remaining. Virat Kohli and Kedar Jadhav were the architects of the chase, with both batters scoring centuries. After India were in a difficult position early in the innings, Kohli and Jadhav combined for a crucial 200-run partnership, shifting the momentum firmly in India’s favour.

Their counter-attack got India back on track before the chase could be completed in the lower order. vs Australia, Jaipur, October 16, 2013 (362/1) <p>Rohit Sharma Virat Kohli Jaipur ODI. (Photo Source: Twitter)

India’s previous highest successful ODI target was against Australia on 16 October 2013 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur.

Australia, batting first, scored 359/5 and set a challenging target of 360 runs for India. India, however, made light work of the chase and reached 362/1 in 43.3 overs, winning by nine wickets. Rohit Sharma anchored the innings with an unbeaten 141 off 123 balls, while Virat Kohli provided the acceleration at the other end.

Kohli smashed a century from just 52 balls, producing one of the most explosive ODI innings of his career. Before Kohli took over the ctaincy, the opening partnership between Rohit and Shikhar Dhawan also gave India a strong platform. vs West Indies, Guwahati, Sep 30, 2026 (406/2) Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma (Source: BCCI) On September 30, 2026, India recorded their highest-ever successful run-chase in ODI cricket at the Barsara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.

Chasing a mammoth target of 407 runs set by West Indies, India scored 406/2 in 43.3 overs and won by eight wickets. Ctain Shubman Gill played a brilliant innings while leading from the front and remained unbeaten on 223 runs, while his opening partner Rohit Sharma also scored a century and scored 101 runs. The pair put India firmly in control during the chase, allowing the hosts to reach the target with more than six overs to spare.

* Last updated : Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 11:00 PM IST