KEY POINTS
- South Africa’s chase of 359 runs in Raipur becomes the sixth-highest successful ODI chase in history.
- Their chase ranks among the top 10 successful run chases, equalling India’s 362/1 in Jaipur (2013).
- This is South Africa’s highest successful chase away from home, surpassing their 328-run chase in Harare (2014).
Raipur, India: In a thrilling display of chasing prowess, South Africa has broken multiple records with their stunning chase of 362/6 against India in the second ODI at Raipur on Wednesday, marking their highest successful run chase away from home and solidifying their place among the greats in ODI history.
Record-Breaking Chase
South Africa’s chase of 362/6 in Raipur has now become the joint sixth-highest successful run chase in the history of One Day Internationals (ODIs), a remarkable feat considering they were already holders of the record for the highest chase, 438 runs, which they famously achieved against Australia in Johannesburg in 2006.
This new chase surpasses their previous highest successful chase away from home, which was 328 runs against Australia in Harare in 2014.
South Africa’s Top 10 ODI Chases
The chase in Raipur also places South Africa in the joint third spot for the highest successful ODI run chases outside of home conditions, alongside Australia’s 359-run chase in Mohali in 2019.
The only two higher chases are the Netherlands’ 370 runs in Dundee in 2025 and England’s 361 runs in Bridgetown in 2019.
Equalling India’s Record
With the chase of 362/6, South Africa has equalled India’s highest successful run chase in ODI history, the 362/1 India completed against Australia in Jaipur in 2013, showcasing the power of modern-day run chases.
The Record-Breaking List
This remarkable victory further cements South Africa’s legacy in ODI cricket as they continue to top the list of successful run chases in ODI history.
Highest successful ODI run-chases
- South Africa – 438/9 (vs Australia, Johannesburg, 2006)
- South Africa – 372/6 (vs Australia, Durban, 2016)
- Netherlands – 374/6 (vs Scotland, Dundee, 2025)
- England – 364/4 (vs West Indies, Bridgetown, 2019)
- India – 362/1 (vs Australia, Jaipur, 2013)
- Australia – 359/6 (vs India, Mohali, 2019)
- England – 359/4 (vs Pakistan, Bristol, 2019)
- South Africa – 362/6 (vs India, Raipur, 2025)
- Pakistan – 355/4 (vs South Africa, Karachi, 2025)
- Australia – 356/5 (vs England, Lahore, 2025)
South Africa’s victory in Raipur highlights their extraordinary ability to chase down daunting totals and has placed them firmly at the forefront of ODI cricket, with an eye on maintaining their reputation for chasing big scores in the future.
