Pakistan have chased some massive targets in ODI cricket history. Here are some of them:
1. 355/4 VS South Africa (Karachi 2025)
Pakistan achieved their highest successful run chase in One Day International (ODI) cricket in a Tri-Nation Series match against South Africa in Karachi, Pakistan chased down a target of 353 runs, surpassing their previous record chase of 349 against Australia in 2022.
Key Details:
Match Date: February 12, 2025
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
Opponent: South Africa
Target: 353 runs
Result: Pakistan won by six wickets
Notable Performances:
Salman Agha: Scored his maiden ODI century with 134 runs.
Mohammad Rizwan: Remained unbeaten with 122 runs.
The duo shared a record-breaking 260-run partnership for the fourth wicket, propelling Pakistan to victory with six balls to spare.
2. 349/4 VS Australia (Lahore, 2022)
On March 31, 2022, during the second ODI of Australia’s tour of Pakistan, Pakistan achieved a record-breaking run chase against Australia at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Match Details:
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Date: March 31, 2022
Result: Pakistan won by six wickets
Australia’s Innings:
Total: 348/8 in 50 overs
Top Performers:
Ben McDermott: 104 runs
Travis Head: 89 runs
Marnus Labuschagne: 59 runs
Pakistan’s Bowling Highlight:
Shaheen Afridi: 4 wickets for 63 runs
Pakistan’s Innings:
Total: 349/4 in 49 overs
Top Performers:
Babar Azam: 114 runs off 83 balls
Imam-ul-Haq: 106 runs off 97 balls
This successful chase of 349 runs was Pakistan’s highest in ODI cricket at that time. This victory leveled the three-match series at 1-1, setting up a decisive third ODI.
3. 345/4 VS Sri Lanka (Hyderabad, 2023)
On October 10, 2023, during the ICC Cricket World Cup, Pakistan achieved a historic run chase against Sri Lanka at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad.
Match Details:
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad
Date: October 10, 2023
Result: Pakistan won by six wickets
Sri Lanka’s Innings:
Total: 344/9 in 50 overs
Top Performers:
Kusal Mendis: 122 runs
Sadeera Samarawickrama: 108 runs
Pakistan’s Innings:
Total: 345/4 in 48.2 overs
Top Performers:
Mohammad Rizwan: Unbeaten 131 runs off 121 balls
Abdullah Shafique: 113 runs
This successful chase of 345 runs set a new record for the highest successful run chase in Men’s ODI World Cup history.
Mohammad Rizwan’s unbeaten 131 earned him the Player of the Match award, highlighting his pivotal role in anchoring the innings and guiding Pakistan to victory.
This remarkable performance underscored Pakistan’s batting prowess and resilience in high-pressure situations during the tournament.
4. 337/3 VS New Zealand (Rawalpindi, 2023)
On April 29, 2023, during the second ODI of New Zealand’s tour of Pakistan, Pakistan successfully chased a target of 337 runs against New Zealand at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Match Details:
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Date: April 29, 2023
Result: Pakistan won by seven wickets
New Zealand’s Innings:
Total: 336/5 in 50 overs
Top Performers:
Daryl Mitchell: 129 runs
Tom Latham: 98 runs
Pakistan’s Innings:
Total: 337/3 in 48.2 overs
Top Performers:
Fakhar Zaman: Unbeaten 180 runs off 144 balls
Babar Azam: 65 runs
Fakhar Zaman’s unbeaten 180 was instrumental in guiding Pakistan to this successful chase, marking it as one of their highest in ODI history.
5. 329/7 VS Bangladesh (Mirpur, 2014)
On March 4, 2014, during the Asia Cup in Mirpur, Pakistan achieved a remarkable run chase against Bangladesh. Bangladesh set a formidable target of 327 runs, but Pakistan successfully chased it down, scoring 329/7 in 49.5 overs, winning the match by three wickets. This chase is among Pakistan’s highest successful run chases in One Day Internationals (ODIs).
Key Performances:
Ahmed Shehzad: Anchored the innings with a century, scoring 103 runs off 123 balls.
Fawad Alam: Contributed a crucial 74 runs off 70 balls, stabilizing the middle order.
Shahid Afridi: Played a blistering knock of 59 runs off just 25 balls, providing the late surge needed to clinch the victory.
This match is remembered for its thrilling finish and the exceptional performances by Pakistan’s batsmen under pressure.
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