England’s top five successful Test run chases highlight their remarkable resilience, including iconic wins at Headingley and Birmingham. From Mark Butcher’s 173 in 2001 to Ben Stokes’ 2019 heroics and recent Bazball brilliance, these matches showcase England’s evolving aggressive style and ability to triumph under pressure in high-stakes encounters.
5. 315/4 vs Australia, Leeds, 2001
Despite losing the 2001 Ashes 1-4, England registered a memorable win at Headingley in the fourth Test. Chasing 315 after conceding a 138-run first-innings lead, England slipped to 33/2 before Mark Butcher’s unbeaten 173—the highest Test score of his career—guided them to a stunning five-wicket win.
4. 332/7 vs Australia, Melbourne, 1928
England’s first successful 300+ run chase came in the 1928 Ashes at the MCG. After Australia posted 397 and 351 in their two innings, England chased down 332 with 50+ stands for each of the first four wickets. Herbert Sutcliffe led the charge with 135 as they reached the target in 159.5 overs.
3. 362/9 vs Australia, Leeds, 2019
Ben Stokes produced one of the greatest fourth-innings knocks in Test history, scoring an unbeaten century chased 359. Reduced to 286/9, Stokes added 76 runs with No. 11 Jack Leach to pull off a miraculous one-wicket win in the 2019 Ashes.
2. 373/5 vs India, Leeds, 2025
In 2025, pulled off their second-highest chase in Test cricket, reaching 373/5 in just 82 overs against India at Headingley. Ben Duckett starred with 149 off 170 balls. Despite five Indian centuries across two innings, England’s aggressive approach secured a commanding five-wicket victory.
1. 378/3 vs India, Birmingham, 2022
