Updated: 29 May 2023
IPL 2023: Top 5 Highest Run Chase By Chennai Super Kings(CSK) In IPL History: Four-time IPL champion Chennai Super Kings have successfully chased down targets of 200 or more on three occasions in the IPL’s history. This season team CSK under the captaincy of dynamic MS Dhoni has secured their playoff spot. They beat David Warner led Delhi Capitals (DC) in their last league match.
Here we will discuss Top 5 Highest Run Chase By Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
1.Chennai Super Kings 208/5 vs RCB (2012)
Chris Gayle’s IPL career reached its pinnacle during IPL 2012, when he played a crucial role in Royal Challengers Bangalore’s high-scoring match against the Chennai Super Kings, scoring 68 runs off 35 balls and contributing to RCB’s total of 205 runs.
Despite the challenging target set by the opposition team, the Chennai Super Kings accomplished a thrilling last-ball victory in their chase. Faf Du Plessis and MS Dhoni played a pivotal role in Chennai’s innings, with scores of 71 and 41 respectively, cementing their positions as the heroes of the match. Their remarkable efforts in this successful chase allowed the Super Kings to achieve their highest run chase in the 2012 IPL season.
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2.Chennai Super Kings 207/5 vs RCB (2018)
During the IPL 2018 season, in a match against CSK, the Royal Challengers Bangalore set an imposing target of 205 runs in 20 overs. AB De Villiers was the match’s top scorer, amassing 68 runs in just 30 balls.
However, in response, MS Dhoni and Ambati Rayudu rose to the occasion and smashed 82 and 70 runs respectively, helping CSK achieve the challenging target.
3.Chennai Super Kings 205/5 Vs KKR (2018)
Jadeja’s impressive six sealed Chennai’s 5-wicket victory, marking their first home game win in two years. The Chepauk stadium exploded with excitement as the Men in Yellow secured their win with a dramatic finish.
Watson and Rayudu provided a strong start for Chennai, but Kolkata’s wickets added tension to the middle overs. Nevertheless, the home team put on a fantastic performance, and Bravo and Jadeja were celebrated by teammates for their crucial roles in the victory.
4.Chennai Super Kings 195/4 vs KXIP (2010)
In the 2010 Indian Premier League encounter between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kings XI Punjab (KXIP), CSK clinched victory by six wickets and with two balls remaining. KXIP batted first and set a target of 192 runs, with opener Shaun Marsh scoring 88 runs.
Although KXIP got off to an excellent start, they lost wickets in the middle overs. However, their middle-order batsmen Yuvraj Singh and Irfan Pathan contributed significantly to reach a competitive total. Despite the challenge, CSK’s batsmen, including Suresh Raina and Albie Morkel, chased the target with ease. The match was a high-scoring encounter.
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5.Chennai Super Kings 188/6 vs Delhi Daredevils (2008)
The Feroz Shah Kotla stadium witnessed an intense match as the Chennai Super Kings claimed a nail-biting victory over the Delhi Daredevils on the last ball, surpassing their target of 187 for 5 by four wickets.
Despite some inconsistent moments in their chase, Chennai managed to overcome their three consecutive losses by displaying great composure and some courageous batting performances from their entire lineup. The partisan fans were treated to a thrilling spectacle of fearless hitting from the Chennai batsmen.
