In a stunning display of T20 prowess, Team India scripted history by chasing down a target with a whopping 60 balls remaining against New Zealand in Guwahati on Sunday, January 26. This feat now tops the charts for the top 4 chases of 150+ runs in T20Is with the most balls spare, underscoring India’s dominance in the shortest format.
The contest in Guwahati not only boosted India’s campaign in the ongoing five-match series but also etched their name in the record books. As T20 cricket evolves with high-scoring games, such chases highlight teams’ ability to accelerate under pressure.
Winning with most balls remaining while chasing 150+ runs
1) India’s epic 60-ball chase vs New Zealand in Guwahati, January 2026
Team India pulled off the 164-run chase against New Zealand in just 10 overs. Opting to field first, India’s bowlers restricted New Zealand to 153 for 9, setting the stage for a demolition.
Opener Abhishek Sharma, No. 3 Ishan Kishan and captain Suryakumar Yadav unleashed fury, racing to a 94 runs inside the powerplay. Abhishek smashed a quickfire fifty, while Ishan departed for 28 (13) after playing some elegant strokes. However, firepower from Abhishek and Suryakumar ensured the target tumbled in just 10 overs. This record chase left Kiwi bowlers shell-shocked, with the Eden Gardens-like roar in Guwahati echoing India’s supremacy in T20 internationals.
2) West Indies’ thunderous 37-ball victory over South Africa in Kingston, 2024
In a Caribbean carnival, the West Indies chased 163 runs against South Africa with 37 balls remaining, securing a famous win. South Africa’s modest total was no match for Johnson Charles and Brandon King.
Hosted at Sabina Park, this match showcased WI’s home dominance. King anchored with boundaries galore, while Charles six-hitting frenzy sealed it. This chase from the Men in Maroon highlights their power-hitting legacy in T20 cricket.
3) England’s clinical 33-ball romp against Pakistan in Lahore, 2022
England chased 170 runs against Pakistan with 33 balls to spare, powered by Phil Salt’s unbeaten 88. Salt received support from Akex Hales, Dawid Malan and Ben Duckett during his 41-ball knock.
This chase during the 7-match series exemplified England’s aggressive ‘Bazball’ blueprint even in T20s. Salt’s fearless approach set the tone, making it one of the fastest T20I chases in terms of balls remaining.
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4) South Africa’s 32-ball chase vs England in Johannesburg, 2016
South Africa stunned England with a 32-ball remaining triumph at the Wanderers in February 2016. AB de Villiers’ explosive start and Hashim Amla’s wizardry dismantled the 172-run target set by the Englishmen.
This chase is etched in Proteas lore, blending flair and precision. It set early standards for record T20I victories in terms of balls remaining.
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