Highest Run Chase in IPL History: PBKS’s 262 and Every Record Chase Listed
🚨 Punjab Kings hold the record for the highest successful run chase in IPL history, chasing down 262 against KKR at Eden Gardens on April 26, 2024, finishing at 262/2 in one of the most extraordinary batting performances the tournament has ever produced. IPL 2026 starts March 28 and every match can be followed through the complete IPL 2026 fixture list and schedule.
Highest Run Chase in IPL: Top 20 Successful Chases Ever
| Rank | Team | Score | Target | Against | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PBKS | 262/2 | 262 | KKR | 2024 |
| 2 | SRH | 247/2 | 246 | PBKS | 2025 |
| 3 | RCB | 230/4 | 228 | LSG | 2025 |
| 4 | RR | 226/6 | 224 | PBKS | 2020 |
| 5 | RR | 224/8 | 224 | KKR | 2024 |
| 6 | MI | 219/6 | 219 | CSK | 2021 |
| 7 | RR | 217/7 | 215 | DEC | 2008 |
| 8 | SRH | 217/6 | 215 | RR | 2023 |
| 9 | MI | 216/4 | 215 | PBKS | 2023 |
| 10 | SRH | 215/6 | 215 | PBKS | 2024 |
| 11 | DC | 214/3 | 209 | Gujarat Lions | 2017 |
| 12 | MI | 214/4 | 213 | RR | 2023 |
| 13 | LSG | 213/9 | 213 | RCB | 2022 |
| 14 | LSG | 213/4 | 211 | CSK | 2024 |
| 15 | RR | 212/2 | 210 | GT | 2025 |
| 16 | PBKS | 211/4 | 206 | SRH | 2014 |
| 17 | LSG | 211/4 | 211 | CSK | 2022 |
| 18 | DC | 211/9 | 210 | LSG | 2025 |
| 19 | CSK | 208/5 | 206 | RCB | 2012 |
| 20 | PBKS | 208/5 | 206 | RCB | 2022 |
PBKS’s 262 Chase: The Most Extraordinary Batting Performance in IPL History
April 26, 2024 at Eden Gardens. KKR had posted 261/6 batting first, a total that looked completely unchaseable on any ground in T20 cricket. Most teams would have settled for a respectable total and moved on. Punjab Kings had other ideas.
Prabhsimran Singh and Jonny Bairstow opened the batting and attacked from ball one. The two openers put on a partnership so devastating that KKR’s bowlers had absolutely no answer. Prabhsimran scored 103 off 57 balls and Bairstow added 108 off 48 balls. By the time both were dismissed, PBKS had the chase completely under control.
The final delivery of the match arrived with PBKS needing just one run. They hit it and finished 262/2, matching the exact target with 8 wickets still standing. It was not just the highest chase in IPL history, it was one of the most dominant batting performances ever seen in a run chase anywhere in world T20 cricket.
PBKS’s Record Chase Breakdown
| Detail | Stats |
|---|---|
| Target | 262 |
| Score Achieved | 262/2 |
| Wickets Lost | 2 |
| Key Partnership | Prabhsimran and Bairstow |
| Prabhsimran’s Score | 103 off 57 |
| Bairstow’s Score | 108 off 48 |
| Result | Won by 8 wickets |
SRH’s 247 Chase: The Second Greatest in IPL History
If PBKS’s chase was extraordinary, SRH’s 247 against Punjab Kings in Hyderabad on April 12, 2025 was not far behind. PBKS had posted 245/6 batting first at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, a total that looked very strong. SRH chased it down in 19.3 overs, finishing at 247/2 with remarkable ease.
Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma did exactly what they always do at their home ground. They attacked hard in the powerplay and never allowed the required rate to build into a threatening number. The chase was completed with 3 balls to spare and 8 wickets remaining, making it one of the most clinical run chases in the tournament’s history.
This was also a reminder that Hyderabad remains the most dangerous chasing ground in IPL cricket. When SRH are chasing at home with Head and Abhishek in form, almost no target is safe against them.
What Makes a Successful High Run Chase Possible
Looking at the top 20 chases in IPL history, a few clear patterns emerge about what separates teams that successfully chase big totals from those that fall short.
- Aggressive opening partnerships are the single biggest factor. Every chase above 220 in IPL history has featured at least one opener scoring above 80 at a strike rate above 150
- Ground dimensions matter. Eden Gardens, Hyderabad, Sharjah and Wankhede appear most frequently in successful chases because their flat pitches and dimensions allow batters to score freely throughout the innings
- Wickets in hand. Every single chase in the top 10 was completed with at least 4 wickets remaining. Teams that lose wickets early in a big chase almost never recover
Check the full IPL 2026 squad lists to see which batting line-ups have the firepower to produce these kinds of chases this season. Follow every high-run chase match live through the IPL 2026 live scores and points table updated ball by ball.
FAQs
What is the highest successful run chase in IPL history?
Punjab Kings chased down 262 against KKR at Eden Gardens on April 26, 2024, finishing at 262/2. It is the highest successful run chase in IPL history.
Who scored the most in PBKS’s record 262 run chase?
Jonny Bairstow scored 108 off 48 balls and Prabhsimran Singh scored 103 off 57 balls as the two openers put on a match-winning partnership to complete the record chase.
What is the second highest run chase in IPL history?
SRH chased down 246 against Punjab Kings in Hyderabad on April 12, 2025, finishing at 247/2 with 3 balls remaining and 8 wickets in hand.
Which team has completed the most successful high run chases in IPL history?
Rajasthan Royals appear most frequently in the top 20 successful chases with four entries, showing they have consistently been one of the best chasing teams in IPL history.
Has any team ever chased more than 270 in IPL history?
No. 262 by PBKS remains the highest successful chase in IPL history. No team has ever successfully chased a target above 263 in the tournament.
Which ground has seen the most successful high run chases in IPL?
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad and Eden Gardens in Kolkata appear most frequently in the top 20 highest chases, with flat pitches and good batting conditions making them the best grounds for big run chases.
