India continued their impressive T20 form by defeating New Zealand in the second match of the five-match series, chasing a massive target of 209 runs with seven wickets in hand. This remarkable chase now ranks among the highest successful run chases in Indian T20 cricket history.
2026 – 209 vs New Zealand, Raipur
In Raipur, India chased down New Zealand’s 209-run total with 28 balls to spare. Despite an early wobble at 6/2, Ishan Kishan’s explosive 76 off 32 balls, featuring 11 fours and 4 sixes, turned the match around. Captain Suryakumar Yadav then took charge with an unbeaten 82 off 37 balls, ending a long personal half-century drought. Shivam Dubey’s cameo added further stability. Kishan and Yadav stitched a 122-run partnership in just 48 balls, sealing one of India’s most dominant chases.
2023 – 209 vs Australia, Visakhapatnam
India’s previous highest chase was also 209, against Australia in 2023. Acting captain Suryakumar Yadav scored a masterful 80 off 42 balls, while Ishan Kishan contributed 58 and Rinku Singh 22, keeping India in contention until the final delivery.
2019 – 208 vs West Indies, Hyderabad
In 2019, India chased 208 against West Indies, with Virat Kohli scoring an unbeaten 94 off 50 balls. A 100-run partnership with KL Rahul provided momentum, with Kohli adding 54 runs off the last 19 balls to guide India to a 6-wicket victory.
2009 – 207 vs Sri Lanka, Mohali
India’s chase of 207 against Sri Lanka in 2009 is still remembered as one of T20 cricket’s classic run chases. Virender Sehwag’s 64-run explosive start and Yuvraj Singh’s 60* off 25 balls on his birthday, supported by MS Dhoni, helped India achieve a six-wicket victory with five balls to spare.
2020 – 204 vs New Zealand, Auckland
In 2020, India chased 204 at Eden Park, Auckland, winning by six wickets. KL Rahul’s 56 off 27 balls and Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten 58 off 29 balls, supported by Manish Pandey, ensured India successfully reached the target and set the tone for the series.
With their recent victory against New Zealand, India has now reshuffled its list of the top five highest successful T20 chases, reaffirming the team’s dominance in the shortest format.
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