Highest Scores By Indian Batters While Chasing In T20: T20 World Cup has provided Indian cricket fans with so manaaaaaaay memorable moments throughout the years. Indian cricket batsmen have produced so many great innings while successfully chasing tough targets and their outstanding efforts have not only helped India win some very important matches, but have also shown India’s ability to perform well under the highest level of stress.
Highest Scores By Indian Batters While Chasing In T20
1. Sanju Samson – 97* vs West Indies (T20 World Cup 2026)
At the top of the list of the highest scores achieved by Ind batters while chasing in T20Is, Sanju Samson produced a sensational unbeaten 97 off 50 balls against the West Indies in the Super 8 stage of the 2026 T20 World Cup.
The Indian batting superstar Sanju Samson produced a brilliant innings of 97 runs off only 50 balls as he lead India to victory against the West Indies in an absolute must win game for his team. Sanju scored his 97 from 12 fours and 4 sixes achieving an impressive strike rate of 194.
With his innings of 97 runs and a great performance from the rest of the Indian team, they chased down the West Indies target of 196 runs within 19.2 overs losing only 5 wickets.
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2. Virat Kohli – 82* against Australia in 2016 and 82* against Pakistan in 2022
Virat Kohli has been an integral part of discussions concerning the highest-scoring Indian batsmen when they have chased runs in T20I cricket. He has two iconic performances of 82* runs against Australia and Pakistan, both while batting first at a T20 World Cup.
82 off 51 balls against Australia (2016) – This incredible innings by Virat Kohli comprised 9 fours and 2 sixes. He achieved it at a strike rate of 160.78. This innings helped India win the match.
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82 off 53 balls against Pakistan (2022) – This is one of the most iconic innings by Virat Kohli in the T20 World Cup. This innings comprised 6 fours and 4 sixes. This incredible innings helped India win the match.
3. Virat Kohli – 78* vs Pakistan (2012)
Another remarkable entry in the high scorecards of Indian batsmen while chasing in T20I is Virat Kohli’s score of 78 against Pakistan*. India needed to score 129 runs to win this game against Pakistan which, while a fairly modern target, was fairly tough to get. After losing a wicket after one ball, it was up to Virat Kohli to play a measured innings and guide the team through to victory.
Kohli scored 78 runs off 61 deliveries, including 8 fours and 2 sixes. He achieved the target at a strike rate of 127.86. Kohli’s composed innings ensured India won the match comfortably in 17 overs with just 2 wickets down.
4. Virat Kohli – 72* vs South Africa (2014)
The last entry in this list of the best scores by Ind batters while chasing in T20Is also includes Virat Kohli, which proves his dominance in World Cup chasing. In the 2014 T20 World Cup, Kohli contributed an important unbeaten 72-run innings from 44 balls against South Africa.
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In his innings, Kohli struck 5 fours and 2 sixes, which were enough for him to maintain an aggressive approach with a strike rate of 163.63, resulting in reaching the target in 19.1 overs with 4 wickets remaining.
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