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Top 10 highest run-chases in T20 cricket history, ft. West Indies' Ranchi win vs India

The West Indies delivered a breathtaking batting display to overcome India by six wickets in the second T20I of their five-match series in Ranchi on October 9, 2026. Chasing a target of 250, the visitors reached the total in just 18.3 overs, securing one of the highest successful run-chases in T20 international history.

India had posted 249/5 in their innings, with Sanju Samson leading the way with 82 runs, while Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 44 off 18 balls provided crucial momentum. The West Indies’ response was led by Shai Hope’s explosive 102 off 45 balls, including nine sixes, and Sherfane Rutherford’s aggressive 84 off 37 deliveries, featuring seven fours and seven sixes.

Romario Shepherd’s quickfire 34 off 13 balls sealed the chase with nine balls remaining, leveling the series at 1-1 and cementing their place in the record books. This chase now ranks as the second-highest successful run-chase in men’s T20Is, trailing only South Africa’s 259/4 against the West Indies in Centurion, March 2023.

The match underscored the evolving pace of T20 cricket, where aggressive batting and high-scoring conditions continue to redefine the format’s boundaries.

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