In the 1970s and 80s, chasing a target of 250-plus runs was a mammoth task, as the teams were transitioning from the Test mindset to the ODI mindset. However, nowadays, teams chase down 250-plus targets like a breeze.
India, which is a powerhouse in the 50-over format, has registered the maximum 250+ run chases in ODIs, with other teams not even in close sight. The story is also the same when it comes to 300+ targets.
But, in this article, let’s take a look at the teams with the most 250-plus successful run chases in ODI cricket.
Most 250+ Successful Run Chases in ODIs
| Team | 250+ Chases | Highest Target Chased |
|---|---|---|
| India | 95 | 406/2 |
| Australia | 58 | 359/6 |
| Pakistan | 57 | 355/4 |
| England | 49 | 364/4 |
| New Zealand | 48 | 350/9 |
| Sri Lanka | 44 | 430/8 |
| West Indies | 43 | 352/5 |
| South Africa | 39 | 438/9 |
| Zimbabwe | 19 | 329/9 |
| Bangladesh | 16 | 322/4 |
| Afghanistan | 11 | 302/4 |
| Ireland | 10 | 329/7 |
| Scotland | 8 | 323/5 |
| U.S.A. | 8 | 332/4 |
| Nepal | 7 | 297/9 |
| U.A.E. | 7 | 316/9 |
| Kenya | 4 | 286/9 |
| Netherlands | 3 | 374/6 |
| Oman | 3 | 285/5 |
| Canada | 2 | 312/4 |
Explore Team Scoring Milestones (Highs and Lows)
Most Times – 400+ Totals in Both Innings of a Test Match
All-Out Below 100 – Most Times in Tests
All-Out Below 50 – Most Times in Tests
Most Successful 250+ Run Chases in ODI
Most Successful 300+ Run Chases in ODI
Most Successful 350+ Run Chases in ODI
All-Out Below 100 Most Times in ODIs
Fastest Successful 300+ Run Chases in ODIs
Most 200+ Totals in T20 World Cup
Most 200+ Totals in an IPL Season
Key Stats
80: India has successfully chased 250-plus targets in more than 80 ODI matches, which is the most by any team.
12: Over 12 teams have registered wins in more than 10 matches while chasing 250+ runs. Notably, all of them are full members of the ICC.
5: Among the associates, 3 teams have registered 5 or more 250-plus successful chases in ODIs.
10: In 2016, England became the first team to chase down a 250-plus target with 10 wickets in hand. They achieved this marvellous feat against Sri Lanka, which set a target of 255, and England’s openers, Jason Roy (112*) and Alex Hales (133*) conquered it with ease.
