Named after the former Maharaja of the state of Jaipur, Sawai Mansingh II, the Sawai Mansingh Stadium has long been known for its competitive surfaces. With a seating capacity of nearly 24,000, the ground offers a balanced contest, making record run chases even more remarkable. Teams boasting of adaptability, smart batting, and handling spin-friendly conditions have often seen them come out victorious at this venue as it hasn’t really seen 200-plus totals.
It is the home ground of the inaugural IPL winners Rajasthan Royals. The stadium has hosted several memorable IPL matches, where teams have pulled off impressive chases, especially under pressure.
While Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur has offered some sluggish pitches over the years, it has changed in the last two years. First innings scores of 200 have been a regular occurrence at this venue. And despite the dry surface, teams have managed to chase down some big totals. In 2023, Sunrisers Hyderabad chased down 215 against Rajasthan Royals, which was the highest successful run chase in T20 at this venue.
Here in this article, we have listed the successful chases which teams have pulled off at this venue across formats.
Highest successful chase at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in ODI
| Team | Score | Target | Opposition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 362/1 | 360 | Australia | 16 Oct 2013 |
| India | 303/4 | 299 | Sri Lanka | 31 Oct 2005 |
| West Indies | 262/4 | 259 | South Africa | 2 Nov 2006 |
| India | 259/2 | 259 | New Zealand | 1 Dec 2010 |
| Pakistan | 255/6 | 254 | Sri Lanka | 17 Oct 2006 |
Highest successful chase at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in T20I
| Team | Score | Target | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 166/5 | 165 | New Zealand | 17/11/2021 |
Highest successful chase at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in IPL
| Team | Score | Target | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 217/6 | 215 | Rajasthan Royals | 07/05/2023 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 197/5 | 197 | Deccan Chargers | 17/04/2012 |
| Gujarat Titans | 199/7 | 197 | Rajasthan Royals | 10/04/2024 |
| Delhi Capitals | 193/4 | 192 | Rajasthan Royals | 22/04/2019 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 189/4 | 184 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 06/04/2024 |
