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In the fast-paced world of Twenty20 (T20) cricket, high-scoring matches have become increasingly common. Batters often unleash their power from the very first ball, setting enormous targets for the opposing team. While these massive totals can be thrilling to watch, they often prove daunting for the team batting second. However, history has shown that even the most formidable targets can be conquered with skill, determination, and a bit of luck.

Highest run chase in T20

South Africa put up a stellar batting display to chase down the target in just 18.5 overs, reaching 259/4. In the match, a record 517 runs were scored. It included 35 sixes, the most in a T20 international game, just two shy than the most in any T20 match.

Score	Team	Opposition	Date
259/4	South Africa	West Indies	March 26, 2023
254/3	Middlesex	Surrey	June 22, 2023
246/4	Bulgaria	Serbia	June 26, 2022
245/5	Australia	New Zealand	February 16, 2018
244/6	Sultans	Zalmi	March 10, 2023
243/2	Gladiators	Zalmi	March 8, 2023
242/6	St Kitts and Nevis Patriots	Jamaica Tallawahs	September 10, 2019
236/6	West Indies	South Africa	January 11, 2015
230/3	Strikers	Hurricanes	January 5, 2023
230/8	England	South Africa	March 18, 2016
229/4	Bulgaria	Serbia	June 24, 2022
228/6	Puducherry	Andhra	January 15, 2021
228/8	Wellington	Central Districts	January 8, 2022
227/4	Middlesex	Somerset	August 30, 2019
226/3	Sussex	Essex	July 25, 2014
226/5	England	South Africa	February 16, 2020

The Highest Run Chase in T20 History

Setting the Stage

On a memorable day in 2023, cricket fans witnessed an extraordinary event at SuperSport Park in South Africa. The West Indies team, batting first, set an imposing target of 258 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. This total was powered by an exceptional performance from Johnson Charles, who smashed 118 runs off just 46 balls.

South Africa’s Stellar Response

Faced with this daunting challenge, the South African team rose to the occasion in spectacular fashion. They not only chased down the target but did so with remarkable efficiency, reaching 259 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in just 18.5 overs.

Key Players in the Chase

Two players were instrumental in South Africa’s historic run chase:

Quinton de Kock: The wicketkeeper-batsman scored his maiden T20 International century, hammering 100 runs off 44 balls.
Reeza Hendricks: The opening batsman provided excellent support, scoring a quick-fire 68 runs from 28 deliveries.

A Record-Breaking Partnership

De Kock and Hendricks formed a formidable opening partnership, amassing 152 runs in just 10.5 overs. This blistering start set the tone for the entire innings, with the duo scoring at an impressive rate of 14 runs per over.

Breaking Down the Numbers

Total Runs Scored

The match saw a combined total of 517 runs scored across both innings, showcasing the explosive nature of modern T20 cricket.

Sixes Galore

A remarkable 35 sixes were hit during the game, setting a new record for the most sixes in a T20 international match. This fell just short of the all-time record for any T20 match by two sixes.