What is the record for most runs scored on Day 5 to win a Test match? Top 5 targets successfully chased by teams on last day of Tests

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What is the record for most runs scored on Day 5 to win a Test match? Top 5 targets successfully chased by teams on last day of Tests image

Rishabh Pant

India have set England a target of 371 runs to win the first Test at Headingley.

The hosts scored 21/0 after Day 4's play, meaning they still need 350 runs on the final and fifth day to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match Test series.

India had a slender six-run lead after both teams batted first. Despite losing early wickets, a 195-run partnership between KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant took the visitors to a competitive score to defend in the fourth innings.

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Overcast conditions and rain is expected on the final day, increasing the chances of a draw, but knowing England and their Bazball approach, Ben Stokes & Co. are expected to go for the win.

The strategy could be a double-edged sword, but is one that they have stuck hard to since Brendon McCullum took over as head coach.

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The Sporting News looks at the highest run chases on Day 5 of the Tests are below.

What is the most runs successfully chased on Day 5 to win Test match?

Australia holds the record for the biggest Day 5 chase when they scored 404 runs at the Leeds vs England back in 1948.

TeamOppositionRuns chasedTargetVenueYear
AustraliaEngland404404Leeds1948
West IndiesEngland344342The Lord's1987
IndiaAustralia325328The Gabba2021
AustraliaIndia317343Perth1977
West IndiesEngland317322Leeds2017