India has registered the fastest-ever 200+ T20I run chase, in terms of balls spared. Chasing 209 against New Zealand in Raipur, the Men in Blue won the match in just 15.2 overs.
India finished the second innings with a run rate of 13.63. Among full member nations, only once has a target of over 200 been chased down with a higher run rate, by South Africa, rune rate of 13.75 against the West Indies in 2023.
Winning with most balls to spare chasing 200+ targets (full member nations)
| Winner | Opposition | Target | Balls left | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | New Zealand | 209 | 28 | Raipur, 2026 |
| Pakistan | New Zealand | 205 | 24 | Auckland, 2025 |
| Australia | West Indies | 215 | 23 | Basseterre, 2025 |
| South Africa | West Indies | 206 | 14 | Johannesburg, 2007 |
209 proved to be India’s joint-highest successful run chase, having done so before just once against Australia in 2023. India chased that target down in 19.5 overs; this time, the Men in Blue took just 15.2 overs.
Highest targets successfully chased down by India in T20Is
- 209 against New Zealand in Raipur 2026 *
- 209 against Australia in Vizag 2023
- 208 against West Indies in Hyderabad 2019
- 207 against Sri Lanka in Mohali 2009
- 204 against New Zealand in Auckland 2020
It was also the 6th time India chased down a total of over 200. Before today, they were tied with South Africa, and now just Australia stands ahead of them.
Successfully chasing 200+ most times in T20Is
- 7 – Australia
- 6 – India *
- 5 – South Africa
- 4 – Pakistan
- 3 – England
