5 Highest Team Total Chased in IPL History

Indian Premier League (IPL) is known to entertain the fans courtesy of its high-octane action. Over the years, we have seen many high-scoring games in the competition. Usually, the teams like to post big totals on the board and defend in the second innings. However, there have been instances where the teams have hauled the massive totals while chasing as well.

Chasing a massive total is not an easy task as the team chasing has the psychological pressure of the net run rate. But some teams have done the difficult job of chasing the big totals. Hence, in this post, we will take a look at the 5 highest team total chased in IPL history.

5 – Mumbai Indians chased 215 runs against Punjab Kings  in IPL 2023 to complete the 5th-highest chase in IPL history

In the IPL 2023, Punjab Kings posted a massive total of 214/3 while batting first against Mumbai Indians. Liam Livingstone played a whirlwind knock of unbeaten 82 runs off 42 deliveries.

Chasing the total, Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav exploded with the bat as Mumbai Indians reached 216/4 in 18.5 overs to win the match by 6 wickets.

4 – Sunrisers Hyderabad completed the chase of 215 runs against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2023

In the IPL 2023, courtesy of Jos Buttler’s 95 runs, Rajasthan Royals posted a big total of 214/2 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Meanwhile, Sanju Samson also contributed with unbeaten 66 runs off 38 deliveries.

Chasing the total, all batters from the top order made vital contributions for Sunrisers Hyderabad as they took the game close. However, Marco Jansen’s unbeaten 17 runs off 7 deliveries lower down the order took the Orange Army to 217/6 in 20 overs to win the match by 4 wickets.

3 – Rajasthan Royals hunted down 215 runs against Deccan Chargers in IPL 2008 to complete the third-highest run-chase in IPL history

In the IPL 2008, Deccan Chargers scored 214/5 while batting first against Rajasthan Royals. The Aussie all-rounder Andrew Symonds scored 117 runs off 53 balls.

Chasing the total, contributions from Graeme Smith, Yusuf Pathan, and Mohammad Kaif enabled Rajasthan Royals to reach 217/7 in 19.5 overs to clinch the thrilling contest by 3 wickets.

2 – Mumbai Indians chased 219 runs against Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2021 to complete the second-highest chase in IPL history

In IPL 2021, thanks to half-centuries from Faf du Plessis and Moeen Ali alongside Ambati Rayudu’s unbeaten 72 runs off 27 deliveries, Chennai Super Kings posted a daunting total of 218/4 in 20 overs.

Defending the total, Chennai Super Kings were ahead in the game at a time. Kieron Pollard exploded with unbeaten 87 runs off 34 deliveries to snatch the game from the Yellow Army. In the end, Mumbai Indians reached 219/6 in 20 overs to seal the victory.

1 – Rajasthan Royals chased down 223 runs against Punjab Kings in IPL 2020 to register the highest chase in IPL history

In IPL 2020, Punjab Kings posted a mammoth total of 223/2 against Rajasthan Royals courtesy of a century from Mayank Agarwal. KL Rahul also contributed with 69 runs for the Kings from Punjab.

Rajasthan Royals scripted history by completing the chase with half-centuries from Steven Smith and Rahul Tewatia. Meanwhile, Sanju Samson made the major contribution of 85 runs off 42 deliveries. Rajasthan Royals reached 226/6 in 19.3 overs to complete the highest-ever chase in IPL history.