Indian batters Shreyas Iyer and Sanju Samson (Source: AP)
India scripted history on October 22, 2026, by completing their highest successful run chase in T20I cricket against New Zealand in Christchurch.
Chasing a massive target of 226 runs, the Shreyas Iyer-led side reached 230/6 in 19.4 overs to register a thrilling four-wicket victory with two balls to spare.
Sanju Samson led the charge with 67 off 33 balls, while Shreyas Iyer scored 42 off 28 deliveries. Naman Dhir then delivered a sensational unbeaten 42 off just 15 balls to take India across the line after a middle-order collapse had threatened their chase.
Before this historic victory, India's highest successful T20I chase was 209 runs, a target they had achieved against both New Zealand and Australia.
Here is a look at India's top five successful run chases in T20I cricket.
5. 204 Runs vs New Zealand, Auckland, 2020
India chased down 204 against New Zealand in the first T20I at Eden Park, Auckland, on January 24, 2020. New Zealand posted 203/5, with Colin Munro scoring 59 off 42 balls, Kane Williamson adding 51 off 26 deliveries and Ross Taylor remaining unbeaten on 54 off 27 balls.
In reply, KL Rahul scored 56 off 27 balls, while Virat Kohli contributed 45 off 32 deliveries. Shreyas Iyer then finished the chase with an unbeaten 58 off just 29 balls, guiding India to 204/4 in 19 overs and a six-wicket victory with six balls remaining.
4. 207 Runs vs Sri Lanka, Mohali, 2009
On December 12, 2009, the Men in Blue chased 207 against Sri Lanka in the second T20I at Mohali. Sri Lanka posted 206/7, setting India a challenging target in the early years of T20I cricket.
Virender Sehwag led the charge with 64 off 36 balls, while MS Dhoni scored 46 off 28 deliveries. Yuvraj Singh then provided the finishing touch with an unbeaten 60 off just 25 balls, striking five sixes. India reached 211/4 in 19.1 overs to win by six wickets.
3. 208 Runs vs West Indies, Hyderabad, 2019
Exactly 10 years later, India chased down 208 against West Indies in the first T20I at Hyderabad on December 6, 2019. West Indies posted 207/5 in their 20 overs, with Shimron Hetmyer scoring 56 off 41 balls and Evin Lewis contributing 40 off 17 deliveries.
Virat Kohli produced a match-winning innings, smashing an unbeaten 94 off 50 balls. KL Rahul also scored 62 off 40 deliveries as India kept pace with the required run rate. Kohli's late assault helped India reach 209/4 in 18.4 overs, securing a six-wicket victory with eight balls remaining.
2. 209 Runs vs Australia, Visakhapatnam, 2023
India registered one of their highest successful run chases on November 23, 2023, chasing down a daunting 209 against Australia in the first T20I at Visakhapatnam. Australia posted 208/3, with Josh Inglis scoring 110 off 50 balls and Steve Smith adding 52 off 41 deliveries.
The chase was anchored by Suryakumar Yadav, who scored 80 off 42 balls, while Ishan Kishan contributed 58 off 39 deliveries. India needed 14 runs from the final over, and Rinku Singh remained unbeaten on 22 off 14 balls as India reached 209/8 in 19.5 overs to win by two wickets.
2. 209 Runs vs New Zealand, Raipur, 2026
Men in Blue chased down 209 against New Zealand in the second T20I at Raipur on January 23, 2026. New Zealand scored 208/6 in their 20 overs, with Mitchell Santner contributing 47 off 27 balls and Rachin Ravindra scoring 44 off 26 deliveries.
India's chase was led by Ishan Kishan, who smashed 76 off 32 balls, and Suryakumar Yadav, who remained unbeaten on 82 off 37 deliveries. Shivam Dube also contributed an unbeaten 36 off 18 balls as India reached 209/3 in just 15.2 overs to win by seven wickets.
1. 226 Runs vs New Zealand, Christchurch, 2026
India registered their highest successful T20I run chase against New Zealand in the opening match of the five-match series at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. The hosts posted 225/4, powered by Glenn Phillips' unbeaten 82 off 40 balls and Finn Allen's 45 off 24 deliveries.
In reply, Sanju Samson smashed 67 off 33 balls to give India a flying start. Shreyas Iyer contributed 42, while Naman Dhir remained unbeaten on 42 off 15 balls to seal the victory with a six in the final over. India finished at 230/6 in 19.4 overs, securing a four-wicket win and taking a 1-0 lead in the series.
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