Rajasthan Royals' Biggest Run Chases in IPL History: From 224 to Latest 223 vs PBKS

IPL 2026: The Rajasthan Royals have built a reputation over the years as one of the most fearless chasing sides in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

From the inaugural season in 2008 to the high-scoring era of recent editions, RR have consistently shown the ability to hunt down daunting totals under pressure. Their latest triumph - a successful chase of 223 against Punjab Kings in IPL 2026 - once again highlighted their depth, composure and attacking intent.

Here's a look at 5 biggest run chases by Rajasthan Royals in IPL history.

224 vs Punjab Kings (2020)

Rajasthan Royals' highest successful chase came during IPL 2020 in Sharjah, when they chased down an imposing 224 against Punjab Kings. That match will forever be etched in IPL folklore for Rahul Tewatia's miraculous turnaround. After struggling early in his innings, Tewatia famously smashed West Indian pacer Sheldon Cottrell for five sixes in a single over to script one of the most dramatic heists in T20 history. It set the benchmark for the Royals' never-say-die attitude.

224 vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2024)

The Men in Pink matched their own record in IPL 2024 with another 224-run chase, this time against the Kolkata Knight Riders at the iconic Eden Gardens. Facing a daunting 223/6 set by KKR, the Royals' chase was anchored by a magnificent unbeaten century from Jos Buttler. It was a masterclass in pacing a high-pressure chase, showcasing their evolved batting depth as they pulled off a final-ball thriller.

223 vs Punjab Kings (2026)

The latest addition to this elite list came in IPL 2026, when the Royals chased down 223 against Punjab Kings at the Mullanpur Stadium. PBKS posted a massive 222/4, powered by a late 22-ball 62* blitz from Marcus Stoinis. However, Rajasthan responded with fearless intent. Young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set the tone with a blistering 43 off 16 balls in the powerplay. After a middle-over wobble engineered by Yuzvendra Chahal, South Africa's Donovan Ferreira (52* off 26) and Impact Player Shubham Dubey (31* off 12) banded together for a match-winning 77-run partnership to comfortably finish the job in 19.2 overs.

215 vs Deccan Chargers (2008)

One of the earliest examples of RR's chasing prowess came during their fairytale inaugural season. Chasing 215 against the Deccan Chargers in Hyderabad-after Andrew Symonds had blasted a 117*-Rajasthan pulled off a stunning win with a ball to spare. Graeme Smith (71) and Yusuf Pathan (61) set the foundation for the title-winning campaign, making a loud statement that RR was never out of a contest.

210 vs Gujarat Titans (2025)

In IPL 2025, Rajasthan Royals chased down 210 against the Gujarat Titans in Jaipur, and they did it in record-shattering fashion. The Royals hunted down the target in a mind-boggling 15.5 overs-the fewest overs ever taken to chase a 200+ total in IPL history. The match belonged to 14-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who smashed a 35-ball century (the second-fastest in IPL history behind Chris Gayle), finishing with 101 runs laced with 11 sixes. Alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal (70* off 40), they posted an IPL record powerplay score of 87/0, effectively killing the chase before it even began.

202 vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2026)

Another significant chase came during IPL 2026 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Guwahati. Tasked with hunting down 201/8, RR made a mockery of the target, cruising to 202/4 in just 18 overs. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was the wrecker-in-chief once again, striking 78 off just 26 balls (a strike rate of 300), while Dhruv Jurel anchored the innings flawlessly with an unbeaten 81* off 43 balls.

With multiple 200+ chases to their name, RR now rank among the top teams in IPL history when it comes to successfully hunting big totals.

From the Shane Warne era to the current generation led by young stars like Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Rajasthan Royals have consistently embraced the art of chasing. Their ability to stay composed under pressure and execute high-risk batting plans makes them one of the most entertaining teams in IPL history.

As IPL 2026 continues to witness record-breaking totals, one thing remains certain - if Rajasthan Royals are chasing, no target is ever truly safe.