What are England's highest successful run chases in Test cricket? Top 5 listed

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Divy Dubey
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India took a resounding 371-run lead on Day 4 at Headingley in the first Test match of the series - thanks to a brilliant century from KL Rahul and yet another ton from Rishabh Pant.

With quite some time left in the match and the pitch still playing true, the spotlight now turns to whether England can mount a record-breaking run chase.

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Historically, only once have they successfully chased down a target of more than 377 in Test cricket. That was just three years ago against India.

But as recent form shows, this England side under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum has made a habit of going for improbable totals.

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What are England's highest successful run chases in Test cricket?

If England successfully chase down 372 runs, this will be their second-highest run chase in Test history. Here is a look at England's five highest run chases in Test history.

ScoreOversRun RateTargetOpponentVenueDate
378/376.44.93378IndiaBirminghamJul 1, 2022
373/5824.54371IndiaLeedsJun 21, 2025
362/9125.42.88359AustraliaLeedsAug 22, 2019
332/7159.52.07332AustraliaMelbourneDec 29, 1928
315/473.24.29315AustraliaLeedsAug 16, 2001
307/6146.42.09305New ZealandChristchurchFeb 14, 1997

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What are England's highest successful run chases in Tests in Bazball era?

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England: Highest Test chases under Ben Stokes
ScoreOppositionVenueYear
378/3IndiaBirmingham2022
373/5IndiaLeeds2025
299/5New ZealandNottingham2022
296/3New ZealandLeeds2022
279/5New ZealandLord's2022
254/7AustraliaLeeds2023