Team India showed their complete dominance over UAE in the second match of the Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai on Wednesday, September 10. Winning the toss and bowling first, India bundled out UAE for just 57 runs in 13.1 overs.
The bowling attack was led by Kuldeep Yadav, who picked up 4 wickets for only 7 runs, and Shivam Dube, who returned with an unbelievable spell of 3 for 4.
In the chase, India wasted no time. Abhishek Sharma (30 off 16) and Shubman Gill (20 off 9)* smashed the UAE bowlers to all parts of the ground. India reached the target in just 4.3 overs, sealing their quickest-ever win in T20Is in terms of overs.
This was also India’s 165th T20I win in 248 matches, with 71 losses, 6 ties, and 6 no-results. Out of these, 77 wins have come while chasing.
This victory gives us the perfect chance to look back at the top five Indian batters who have scored the most runs in winning chases in T20 internationals.
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5. Shikhar Dhawan
The left-handed opener, though no longer part of India’s T20I setup, had many memorable innings in successful chases.
- Runs in winning chases: 653 in 27 innings
- Average: 27.20
- Strike Rate: 120.47
- 50s: 4
Dhawan’s best came in 2018 against West Indies in Chennai, when he smashed 92 off 62 balls. His knock had 10 fours and 2 sixes, proving how reliable he was at the top during chases.
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4. Suryakumar Yadav
Current T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has been India’s most dangerous batter in recent years. Known for his 360-degree shots, he has been match-winner many times while chasing.
- Runs in winning chases: 671 in 22 innings
- Average: 44.73
- Strike Rate: 155.32
- 50s: 7
His best was 83 off 44 balls against West Indies in Providence in 2023, an innings full of fearless hitting. With a strike rate above 150, Surya has been one of India’s most consistent finishers in recent years.
3. KL Rahul
KL Rahul is third on the list and has given India solid starts in several successful chases.
- Runs in winning chases: 812 in 27 innings
- Average: 38.66
- Strike Rate: 132.46
- 100s/50s: 1/7
His standout knock came in Manchester in 2018, when he scored a brilliant 101 off 54 balls against England*. Rahul’s ability to anchor the innings while keeping a healthy strike rate makes him one of India’s finest chasers.
2. Rohit Sharma
Skipper of the 2024 T20 World Cup-winning team, Rohit Sharma is second on the list.
- Runs in winning chases: 1,252 in 52 innings
- Average: 27.82
- Strike Rate: 131.92
- 100s/50s: 1/10
His most famous chase innings came in Bristol 2018, where he blasted 100 off 56 balls against England*, hitting 11 fours and 5 sixes. Rohit has played many impactful knocks under pressure while guiding India to victories.
1. Virat Kohli
No surprises here. Virat Kohli, also known as the “Chase Master,” is at the very top.
- Runs in winning chases: 1,651 in 39 innings
- Average: 78.61
- Strike Rate: 135.43
- 50s: 16
Kohli has repeatedly shown why he is regarded as one of the best chasers in world cricket. His unbeaten 94 off 50 balls against West Indies in Hyderabad in 2019 is one of his finest. But his most iconic chases include the legendary 82 against Pakistan in Melbourne* during the 2022 T20 World Cup and his 82 against Australia in Mohali in 2016*.
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