India Break Record with Massive Run Chase vs West Indies

India scripted history at Eden Gardens, Kolkata by successfully chasing down 196 runs against West Indies in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 stage. Powered by a stunning 97 run knock by Sanju Samson, India completed their highest successful run chase in T20 World Cup history. The victory not only secured a semifinal berth but also placed India third in the list of the highest successful run chases in T20 World Cup history.

India’s Highest T20 World Cup Chase

India chased 196 runs against West Indies cricket team at Eden Gardens.

• Sanju Samson scored a match winning 97 runs.
• India finished second in Super 8 Group 1 behind South Africa national cricket team.
• This became India’s highest successful chase in T20 World Cups.
• India entered the semifinals for the sixth time in tournament history.
• The India 196 vs West Indies 2026 chase now ranks third overall.

Highest Successful Run Chase in T20 World Cup

• The highest successful run chase remains 230 by England national cricket team.
• England chased 230 against South Africa in the 2016 T20 World Cup.
• The match was played at Wankhede Stadium.
• It remains the benchmark for big chases in ICC T20 history.
• England’s 230-run pursuit continues to top the T20 World Cup records list.

Full List: Highest Successful Run Chases in T20 World Cup History

Here are the top successful run chases in tournament history.

Team	Score	Opposition	Venue	Year	Target
England	230/8	South Africa	Wankhede	2016	230
South Africa	208/2	West Indies	Johannesburg	2007	206
India	199/5	West Indies	Kolkata	2026	196
U.S.A.	197/3	Canada	Dallas	2024	195
West Indies	196/3	India	Wankhede	2016	193

India’s previous best was 176/4 vs South Africa in 2014 (Mirpur) while chasing 173.

What Made India’s 196 Chase Special?

The pressure of a Super 8 knockout style clash.

• A high target under lights at Eden Gardens.
• Samson’s aggressive yet composed innings.
• Clinical finishing that boosted net momentum before semifinals.
• Qualification into semifinal against England in Mumbai.
• The chase demonstrated India’s batting depth and composure in high pressure ICC matches.

Question

Q. India’s 196 run chase against West Indies ranks at which position in highest successful T20 World Cup chases?

A. 1st
B. 2nd
C. 3rd
D. 4th