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Big Bash League Records and Statistics: Maximum Runs Chase in the Tournament

Check to know about most runs chased in Big Bash League, and the teams to have secured the highest runs chase so far.

The BBL teams have over the years successfully presented their enormous form and performance skills. Almost each squad has registered excellent achievements to their names. In this regard, here’s an insightful view of the highest runs chase in the league. And, about team Hobart Hurricanes who have registered maximum chase to their names. The list of highest runs chase consists of teams like Hobart Hurricanes, and Sydney Sixers. The table comprises of their performance records and statistics: 

Team Target Against Venue Season
Hobart Hurricanes 223/8 Melbourne Renegades Melbourne 2016-17
Hobart Hurricanes 210/7 Brisbane Heat Brisbane 2013-14
Hobart Hurricanes 209/4 Brisbane Heat Hobart 2014-15
Hobart Hurricanes 196/3 Sydney Thunder Hobart 2018-19
Sydney Sixers 194/4 Melbourne Stars Melbourne 2020-21

Further details about the teams are given below: 

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  • Hobart Hurricanes (209/4) vs Brisbane Heat

The team, Hobart Hurricanes managed to register the third highest runs chase to their names in the 2015 season of Big Bash League. On batting first, Brisbane Heat managed to score 208/6 in their 20 overs. But, with exceptional performance from their batsmen, team Hobart Hurricanes secured the third highest chase of 209/4 in 19 overs. Also, it was a match between Hobart Hurricanes and Brisbane Heat.

  • Hobart Hurricanes (210/7) vs Brisbane Heat

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In a match between Hobart Hurricanes and Brisbane Heat (2013 season of Big Bash League), Hobart Hurricanes secured another highest runs chase to their names. Brisbane Heat chose to bat first upon winning the toss, and successfully scored a big total of 209/3 in their first innings. Team members of Hobart Hurricanes like Ben Dunk and Jonathan Wells managed to make excellent contributions.

According to reports, Ben Dunk made 69 off 33 balls with the help of five fours and four sixes. Along with him, Jonathan Wells remained unbeaten on 36* off 20 to complete the match. Their innumerable contributions led Hobart Hurricanes to score 210/7 in 19.2 overs, which was the second highest BBL chase. 

  • Hobart Hurricanes (223/8) vs Melbourne Renegades

The second and third highest Big Bash totals have been witnessed in a Big Bash League competition between Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Renegades in 2017 season. Melbourne Renegades managed to score 222/4 in their 20 overs, and their team players like Aaron Finch as well as Tom Cooper made notable contributions.

But, players of team Hobart Hurricanes, Ben McDermott and George Bailey successfully added 151 runs for the third wicket that led their team to reach closer toward the total. Also, Bailey scored 59 off 42, and McDermott scored an unbeaten brilliant century. At the end, Hobart Hurricanes chased down the target off the very last ball and managed to register 223/8 to their names.  

With team members playing extremely well, Big Bash League has set excellent records since the inaugural season. Right now, the fans seem to have high expectations from their favourite BBL teams in the current season. 

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