India’s top five successful run chases in Test cricket highlight their ability to overcome massive targets under pressure. These include famous wins like the 406-run chase against the West Indies in 1976 and the 387-run chase against England in 2008. Each match showcased remarkable teamwork, grit, and batting brilliance, cementing India’s place among Test cricket elites.
Test Cricket: 264/3 vs Sri Lanka, Kandy, 2001
Sri Lanka posted 274 in their first innings, powered by Mahela Jayawardene’s 104 off 149 balls. India replied with 232 runs. In the second innings, the Lankans were bowled out for 221, setting a target of 264 for India.
Sourav Ganguly led from the front with a crucial 98, guiding India to a comfortable seven-wicket win.
276/5 vs West Indies, Delhi, 2011
India achieved a fine comeback victory in the Delhi Test against the West Indies in 2011, chasing down 276 in the final innings.
The visitors posted 304 in their first innings, while India managed only 209 in reply. However, a six-wicket haul from Ravichandran Ashwin helped bowl out the West Indies for 180 in their second outing.
While chasing, key knocks from Sachin Tendulkar (76) and VVS Laxman (58*) ensured India’s five-wicket triumph.
Test Cricket: 329/7 vs Australia, Brisbane, 2021
India’s iconic victory at the Gabba in 2021 remains one of the greatest wins in Test cricket history.
Australia put up 369 in the first innings, with Marnus Labuschagne scoring 108. India replied with 336, thanks to gritty contributions from Washington Sundar (62) and Shardul Thakur (67).
Chasing a daunting 328 in the final innings, India rode on brave knocks from Shubman Gill (91), Cheteshwar Pujara (56), and Rishabh Pant (89*) to seal a remarkable three-wicket win.
Test Cricket: 387/4 vs England, Chennai, 2008
In the 2008 Chennai Test, India chased down 387 against England in one of the most emotional and spirited performances in their Test history.
England scored 316 in the first innings, followed by India’s 241 in reply. In their second innings, England declared at 311/9 after centuries from Andrew Strauss and Paul Collingwood.
Set 387 to win, India got off to a flying start with Virender Sehwag’s explosive 83 off 68 balls. Sachin Tendulkar’s unbeaten 103, along with Yuvraj Singh’s support, helped India clinch a six-wicket victory.
406/4 vs West Indies, Port of Spain, 1976
Viv Richards had starred for the hosts with a brilliant 177 as they scored 359. India replied with just 228. West Indies then declared at 271/6, with Alvin Kallicharran scoring an unbeaten 103.
Chasing a mammoth target, India’s top order delivered – Sunil Gavaskar (102), Mohinder Amarnath (85), and Gundappa Viswanath (112) all chipped in with heroic knocks to take India to a six-wicket win.
