Top 5 Highest Successful Run Chases in Test History

5. West Indies vs Bangladesh (2021)- A solid performance by Bangladesh saw them post a target of 395 runs in the first Test in 2021. However, a jubilant Windies side operated in tandem to chase down the total making it a historic win

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4. South Africa vs Australia (2008)- With brilliant tons by Graeme Smith and AB de Villiers, the Proteas chased a record 414 runs. This became the second-highest run chase in Tests.

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3. Australia vs England (1948)- Chasing down a target of 404 runs set by England, Australia won the game in sensational fashion making it one of the most historic run chases in store.

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2. West Indies vs Australia (2003)- West Indies recorded the highest run chase after the Aussies posted a target of 417 runs. Ramnaresh Sarwan and Shivnarine Chanderpaul’s brilliant centuries steered WI to snatch a stellar win.

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1. India vs West Indies (1976)- India chased down a mammoth 403 runs set by the Windies in a stellar fashion, making it the third-highest run chase in Test cricket history in 1976.

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