Highest Run Chase in IPL: SRH secure Second Highest Total in IPL 2026 - Check Top 10 Run Chases

Punjab Kings have scripted history with a historic chase of 265 runs in their IPL 2026 match against Delhi Capitals on April 25. And now, Sunrisers Hyderabad have recorded the second-highest chase of the season as they scored 244 against Mumbai Indians.

Mumbai Indians posted a formidable 243-5 in 20 overs at Wankhede Stadium, powered by Ryan Rickelton's explosive unbeaten 123 off 55 balls (10 fours, 8 sixes), featuring a strike rate of 223.64. Will Jacks contributed 46 off 22 (5 fours, 3 sixes) in a 93-run opening stand before Nitish Reddy dismissed him. Hardik Pandya added 31 off 15 (2 fours, 2 sixes), but MI lost wickets to Praful Hinge (2-54) and others.

Sunrisers Hyderabad chased the target successfully by 6 wickets, clinching a thrilling victory. Pat Cummins led SRH's bowling with 0-39, while Eshan Malinga (1-29) and Sakib Hussain took key wickets. This win boosts SRH's playoff hopes in IPL 2026.

Highest Run Chases in IPL: Top 10 Biggest Chases

Check out top 10 biggest run chases in the history of IPL.

1. Punjab Kings (PBKS) - 265 vs Delhi Capitals

Punjab Kings won the match chasing 265 runs against Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium on 25 April 2026. PBKS chased it down as Prabhsimran Singh scored 76, and won the match with 7 balls to spare.

2. Punjab Kings (PBKS) - 262 vs Kolkata Knight Riders

3. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) - 247 vs Punjab Kings

Chased 247 (PBKS 245/6) in 18.3 overs (247/2) at Hyderabad on 12 April 2025. Abhishek Sharma's blistering 141 off 55 balls powered a dominant victory.

4. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) - 244 vs Mumbai Indians

SRH chased down a mammoth total of 244 against Mumbai Indians with an over to spare. Travis Head scored 76 off 30 deliveries, while Heinrich Klaasen (65* off 30) and Salil Arora (30* off 10) took them home. Earlier, MI batter Ryan Rickelton scored a century as well.

5. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) - 230 vs Lucknow Super Giants

Chased 230 (LSG 227/7) in 18.4 overs (230/4) at Lucknow on 27 May 2025. A high-scoring thriller with strong contributions across the lineup.

6. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) - 229 vs Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals scored 228 runs with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ton, but SRH chased down with ease as they won the match by 5 wickets.

7. Rajasthan Royals (RR) - 226 vs Punjab Kings

Chased 224 (PBKS 223/2) in 19.3 overs (226/6) at Sharjah on 27 September 2020. Rahul Tewatia's heroic five sixes in one over turned the match dramatically.

8. Rajasthan Royals (RR) - 224 vs Kolkata Knight Riders

Chased 224 (KKR 223/6) in 20 overs (224/8) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on 16 April 2024. A nail-biting finish that went down to the final moments.

9. Mumbai Indians (MI) - 224 vs Kolkata Knight Riders

Chased 221 (KKR 220/4) in 19.1 overs (224/4) in a 2026 match. Openers and middle order delivered a clinical chase.

10. Punjab Kings (PBKS) - 223 vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

Chased 223 (SRH 219/6) in 18.5 overs (223/4) in a 2026 encounter. Fast-paced batting sealed an early victory.