The Top 5 Run Chases On English Grounds: For any cricket fan in the world, there’s nothing more beautiful than a Test match – and if the match is taking place on the hallowed grounds of England, the experience becomes a perfect blend of tradition, drama, and pure sporting theatre.
Only a few grounds in the world can match the drama and the beauty of this stadium. The stadiums of England have witnessed impossible chases being scripted here and cricketing legends carving their names into history.
There’s something magical about chasing down big totals in cricket – the tension, the drama, the belief that grows with every boundary, and the heartbreak that looms with every dot ball.
Meanwhile, we bring you a list of the five highest successful run chases on English soil, with Headingley topping the list, just before the exciting final day between India and England on Tuesday, May 24.
5 Highest successful run chases on English grounds
1. 404 – Australia’s Historic Chase at Leeds in 1948
Back in 1948, Australia pulled off a record-breaking run chase at Leeds, hunting down a huge target of 404 runs to beat England by seven wickets. The legendary Don Bradman stayed unbeaten on 173, while Arthur Morris smashed 182 to guide their team home. Even after 77 years, this remains the highest successful run chase ever seen on English soil.
2. 378 – England’s Big Chase Against India in 2022:
In 2022 at Edgbaston, England pulled off a memorable chase of 378 runs against India to win by seven wickets. India only needed a draw to secure a rare Test series win in England, but Ben Stokes and his team had other plans. The victory meant the series ended 2-2, even though India had been leading 2-1 before the tour was paused in 2021.
3. 359 – Stokes’ Headingley Heroics in 2019:
Ben Stokes produced a stunning knock to help England chase 359 and beat Australia by one wicket in a thrilling 2019 Test at Headingley, just weeks after their World Cup win.
4. 342 – West Indies’ Dominance at Lord’s in 1984:
In 1984, the West Indies crushed England at Lord’s by chasing 342 with ease. Gordon Greenidge’s unbeaten 214 powered them to a nine-wicket win, just a year after losing the World Cup final at the same ground.
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5. 322 – Shai Hope Shines at Headingley in 2017
West Indies chased 322 to beat England by five wickets at Headingley in 2017. Shai Hope starred with an unbeaten 118, making England regret their bold second-innings declaration.
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