The Indian cricket team achieved the highest successful run chase in Test matches in India, setting a remarkable record.
Under the captaincy of MS Dhoni in 2008, India made history by successfully chasing down 387 runs, losing only four wickets against England at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
This accomplishment surpassed the previous record held by West Indies, who chased down 276 runs with five wickets in hand back in 1987. Notably, West Indies’ 276/5 still stands as the highest successful run chase in Tests in India by a touring team. Explore the top five list of the highest successful run chases in Test matches in India.
Highest successful run chase in Test in India: Get the top five list
| Team | Score | Against | Venue | Year |
| India | 387/4 | England | Chennai | 2008 |
| West Indies | 276/5 | India | Delhi | 1987 |
| India | 276/5 | West Indies | Delhi | 2011 |
| India | 262/5 | New Zealand | Bengaluru | 2012 |
| India | 256/8 | Australia | Mumbai (B) | 1964 |
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India – 387/4 vs England | Chennai | 2008
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India’s 387/4 stands as the highest successful run chase in Test matches in India. This historic achievement took place during the first Test of England’s tour of India in Chennai in 2008, as the hosts conquered a formidable target on the final day of the Test.
In pursuit of 387 runs, India, led by MS Dhoni, secured this incredible milestone with stellar performances from Sachin Tendulkar (unbeaten 103), Yuvraj Singh (85 not out), Virender Sehwag (83), and Gautam Gambhir (66), etching their names into the annals of cricket history.
The match saw England posting 316 in their first innings after choosing to bat, with India responding with a score of 241. England then declared their second innings at 311/9. Virender Sehwag was honoured as the Player of the Match for his exceptional performance in the second innings.
West Indies – 276/5 vs India | Delhi | 1987
West Indies secured the second position on the list of the highest successful run chases in Test matches in India. In the first Test in Delhi in November 1987, they chased down a target of 276 in the fourth innings, delivering a sensational five-wicket victory over hosts India.
Captain Viv Richards played a pivotal role, leading from the front with an unbeaten 109 off just 111 balls. This outstanding innings contributed to West Indies’ remarkable triumph. In the preceding events, India faced a setback by being bowled out for 75 in their first innings, courtesy of Patrick Patterson’s five-wicket haul. However, the Dilip Vengsarkar-led India made a strong comeback by dismissing West Indies for 127 and later scoring 327 in their second innings.
India – 276/5 vs West Indies | Delhi | 2011
India’s 276/5 holds the third position on the list of the highest successful run chases in Test matches in India. Led by MS Dhoni, the hosts accomplished this feat by chasing down 276 with five wickets in hand during the first Test of West Indies’ tour of India in Delhi in 2011.
In the challenging pursuit of a formidable total in the fourth innings, India relied on fifties from Virender Sehwag (55), Sachin Tendulkar (76), and VVS Laxman (58 not out) to successfully achieve the target, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. Earlier in the match, Daren Sammy’s West Indies scored 304 in their first innings, and they bowled out India for 209. However, the hosts made a strong comeback, dismissing the visitors for 180 in their second innings.
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