Updated: Top 5 Highest Successful Run-Chases in ODI History
The Netherlands pulled off one of the most unforgettable wins in ODI cricket on Wednesday, chasing a huge target of 370 runs against Scotland with just four balls left. In a high-scoring match at Forthill, Dundee, opener Max O’Dowd played a brilliant unbeaten knock of 158* to help his team secure a thrilling four-wicket victory in the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2.
This amazing chase is now the third-highest successful run chase in ODI history, putting the Dutch team among some of the greatest limited-overs wins ever.
Top 5 Highest Successful Run-Chases in ODI History
| Rank | Team | Target (vs Opponent) | Notable Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 435 vs Australia (2006) | Herschelle Gibbs' 175 in a record-breaking 438 chase; won by 1 wicket at Wanderers |
| 2 | Netherlands | 375 vs West Indies (2023) | Tied the match, then won in Super Over—Logan van Beek scored 30 in Super Over |
| 3 | Netherlands | 370 vs Scotland (2025) | Achieved in Forthill; rare high chase by an associate team; won by 4 wickets |
| 4 | South Africa | 372 vs Australia (2016) | David Miller’s unbeaten 118 helped secure the chase at Kingsmead |
| 5 | England | 361 vs West Indies (2019) | Chased comfortably in Barbados; strong middle-order display by England |
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