The Indian Premier League, also known as IPL, is among the most important and very well-known sporting events in the world. Ten cricket teams made up of players from all over India are competing in this Twenty20 tournament. The greatest players from all around India and some foreign stars who come to play for a few months are brought together each year for this competition. A team batting first often scored 200+ runs and set a difficult target for the opposition during the history of the Indian Premier League.
The Rajasthan Royals chased down the highest total of 224 runs in 2020 at the UAE against the Punjab Kings. In light of that, let’s examine those instances of the highest-scoring chase in IPL history for any side.
- Rajasthan Royals: 224 Runs in 2020
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Rajasthan Royals is the IPL club that excels in bringing down one of the biggest totals. In the ninth match of the IPL 2020 facing Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings had the chance to bat first. They did so effectively, establishing a goal of 224 runs for Rajasthan. However, Steven Smith and Sanju Samson handled the situation well and scored 81 runs as a partnership for the second wicket after Rajasthan reacted. Rajasthan lost their first wicket immediately after that due to poor management.
- Mumbai Indians :219 Runs in 2021
Mumbai Indians are ranked second among IPL teams with the largest chase. CSK had the chance to bat first against them in the 27th IPL 2021 game, and they increased the score by 218 runs. The Mumbai Indians were able to meet their 219 run goal thanks to Kieron Pollard, who scored an incredible 87 runs in just 34 balls to win the game. Mumbai was briefly in trouble when they lost three wickets for 81 runs, but Pollard helped them pull through, and they went on to win the match by four wickets.
- Rajasthan Royals :217 Runs in 2008
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The Rajasthan Royals are the third best run chasing team in the IPL. In the ninth match of the IPL 2008, Deccan Chargers and Rajasthan Royals squared off in Hyderabad with Deccan Chargers aiming for 215 runs for Rajasthan. In response, the Rajasthan batters Graeme Smith and Yusuf Pathan scored 98 runs together for the second wicket to help them complete their target of 19.5 overs. As Rajasthan Royals scored 217 runs and won the match by three wickets, Yusuf Pathan was named Man of the Match for his incredible performance of 61 runs off only 28 balls.
- Delhi Capitals :209 Runs in 2017
In terms of highest chases, Delhi Daredevils are rated fourth in the Indian Premier League. In their 42nd IPL 2017 encounter against the Gujarat Lions, Delhi met their 209-run goal. Sanju Samson and Karun Nair were dispatched to the scene by the Delhi Capitals to go after the target. Samson persisted and scored 61 runs for his club whereas Nair left early. Rishabh Pant completed the balance of the game and scored 97 runs. Delhi won the match by seven wickets in just 17.3 overs, and Rishabh Pant was chosen as Man of the Match.
- Punjab Kings :206 Runs in 2014
The fifth-highest chase in the IPL belongs to Punjab Kings. In Hyderabad for their 39th IPL 2014 game, Hyderabad set Punjab Kings a target of 206 runs. In reaction, Punjab lost their first wicket of Virendra Sehwag for only four runs, but Manan Vohra and Wriddhiman Saha managed the situation effectively and produced a crucial 91 runs for the second wicket, enabling them to reach their target. Maxwell completed the task at hand by scoring 43 runs from just 22 balls. As a conclusion, Punjab Kings scored 211 runs and triumphed by six wickets in just 18.4 overs.
| Team | Score | Competitor Team | Target | Ground | Date |
| Rajasthan Royals | 226/6 | PBKS | 224 | Sharjah | 27.09.2020 |
| Mumbai Indians | 219/6 | CSK | 219 | Delhi | 01.05.2021 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 217/7 | Deccan Chargers | 215 | Hyderabad | 24.04.2008 |
| Lucknow Super Gaints | 211/4 | CSK | 211 | Mumbai | 31.03.2022 |
| Delhi Capital | 214/3 | GUJARAT LIONS | 209 | Delhi | 04.05.2014 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 211/4 | SRH | 206 | Hyderabad | 14.05.2014 |
| Punjab Kings | 208/5 | RCB | 206 | Mumbai | 27.03.2022 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 208/5 | RCB | 206 | Chennai | 12.04.2012 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 207/5 | RCB | 206 | Bengaluru | 25.04.2018 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 206/4 | CSK | 206 | Abu Dhabi | 18.04.2014 |
IPL team Rajasthan Royals excels at pursuing challenging goals. Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, and Punjab Kings are the other top teams. Given the little time available, it is amazing that these teams were able to pull off a comeback victory in this competition.
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