Highest IPL Chase: Samson, Tewatia go berserk!
Published on: Feb 21, 2023 11:11 am IST|Updated on: Feb 21, 2023 11:19 am IST
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is the most popular and exciting Twenty20 cricket league in the world. It has provided fans with numerous memorable moments over the years, including some of the greatest chases in cricket history. One such instance was when Royal Challengers Bangalore successfully chased down 229 against the Pune Warriors in the 2013 season.
Highest IPL Chase
In this blog, we will take a look at the highest IPL chase of all time and examine the most thrilling aspects of each match.
Rajasthan Royals vs. Kings XI Punjab (2020)
In the 2020 season of IPL, Rajasthan Royals pulled off a stunning chase against Kings XI Punjab. Chasing 224 to win, Rajasthan Royals were struggling at 100/4 before Sanju Samson and Rahul Tewatia put on a breathtaking display of power-hitting. Samson scored 85 off 42 balls, while Tewatia smashed 53 off 31 balls, including 5 sixes in an over from Sheldon Cottrell. Rajasthan Royals eventually won the match by 4 wickets with 3 balls to spare.
The three highest successful IPL chases demonstrate the importance of power-hitting, particularly in the latter stages of an innings. In each of these matches, the teams that successfully chased down the target had batsmen who were able to clear the boundaries at will. Sanju Samson’s 85, and Rahul Tewatia’s 53 are just a few examples of this kind of explosive batting.
Runs | Target | Against |
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226/6 | 224 | Kings XI Punjab |
219/6 | 219 | Chennai Super Kings |
217/7 | 215 | Deccan Chargers |
In addition to power-hitting, successful chases require partnerships between batsmen, especially in the middle and lower order. In each of these matches, there was at least one partnership that proved to be the difference between the winning and losing teams. In the case of the Rajasthan Royals vs. Kings XI Punjab match, the partnership between Sanju Samson and Rahul Tewatia was particularly significant. They put on 61 runs in just 3.3 overs, which completely changed the momentum of the match.
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IPL has produced some of the greatest chases in cricket history, and the three matches discussed above are just a few examples. These matches demonstrate the importance of power-hitting and partnerships in successful chases, and they provide fans with some of the most exciting moments in cricket. As we look forward to the next season of IPL, we can only hope for more matches that provide us with thrilling chases and unforgettable moments.
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