Cricket News: List of highest successful run chases in ODIs at Ahmedabad | What is the highest run chase at Narendra Modi Stadium in ODIs?
The first innings of the 2023 World Cup Final delivered in spades when it comes to momentum shifts and tension. India, after a strong start courtesy of Rohit Sharma, had to fight tooth and nail to put together a competitive score at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
But, what kind of total could challenge Australia? In 30 ODIs on the ground, 300 has been chased twice and 270+ on three occasions. Also, in the World Cup, the chasing team won three of four matches in the group stage.
Top 5 run chases in ODIs at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Here is a look at the top five successful run chases at Ahmedabad in One Day Internationals.
5. India 275/4 vs Sri Lanka, 2014
Ambati Rayudu’s 121* off 118 balls led India to comfortable six-wicket win in the second of five ODIs against Sri Lanka in 2014. Angelo Mathews struck 92* off 101 balls along with Kumar Sangakkara’s 86-ball 61, but it was nowhere near enough as India won with 33 balls remaining.
Virat Kohli, who struck a half-century in the 2023 World Cup Final, hit a 44-ball 49 in that game.
4. New Zealand 283/1 vs England, 2023
In the 2023 World Cup opener, England would have thought they were in with a chance after every batsman made double figures in their score of 282/9. However, New Zealand made a mockery of the target. Rachin Ravindra (123* off 96 balls) announced himself on the world stage, while Devon Conway (152* off 121 balls) further showcased his class.
The pair put on an unbroken 273-run stand to cruise to the target with a massive nine wickets and 82 balls to spare.
3. Sri Lanka 286/5 vs India, 2005
The Sri Lankan team of the mid-late 2000s was a joy to watch. Hundreds for Gautam Gambhir (103 off 97 balls) and Rahul Dravid (103* off 120 balls) gave India an imposing 285/8.
It then seemed the Indians would run away with the win. They reduced Sri Lanka to 155/5 after 29.5 overs. However, Russel Arnold (49* off 47 balls) and man of the match Tillakaratne Dilshan (81* off 67 balls) produced a superb, unbeaten 131-run stand to seal victory with five wickets and 14 balls to spare.
2. Pakistan 319/7 vs India, 2005
Pakistan won a final-ball thriller against India, which leveled the six-match series 2-2. Sachin Tendulkar produced one of his usual gems, striking 123 off 130 balls to guide India to 315/6 off 48 overs. However, what followed was a big team effort from Pakistan, with each of their top five players hitting 40+ scores.
Shahid Afridi, who was sent in to open, hit 40 off 23 balls to get the innings going. Then, man of the match Inzamam-ul-Haq finished things off with an unbeaten 59-ball 60.
1. India 325/5 vs West Indies, 2002
India’s chase of 325 against West Indies in 2002 remains the highest successful run chase on this ground. Chris Gayle (140 off 127 balls) and Ramnaresh Sarwan (99* off 104 balls) ended up on the losing side despite excellent performances with the bat.
For India, it was VVS Laxman (66 off 74 balls) and Rahul Dravid (109* off 124 balls) who set things up with a 103-run stand after two early wickets. Then, Sanjay Bangar played a gem, hitting an unbeaten 41-ball 57 to guide India home with five wickets and 14 balls to spare.
