Highest successful run chase in an IPL final: Listing down biggest chases in the final of Indian Premier League

Rahul Iyer

Highest successful run chase in an IPL final: Listing down biggest chases in the final of Indian Premier League image

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After two months of gruelling action, the cricketing summer in India is set to come to a conclusion with the IPL final taking place on Tuesday between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings.

RCB qualified for the summit clash by defeating PBKS in Qualifier 1 last Thursday. Meanwhile, PBKS booked their spot on Sunday night, after beating Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2, courtesy of Shreyas Iyer's chasing masterclass in the run chase of 204. 

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What is the highest successful chase in an IPL final?

With the final happening at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, both sides might look to bat first unless there are overcast conditions. Teams could also chase after watching the Qualifier 2 match at this venue, where PBKS chased down a 200+ total albeit in tricky conditions.

But what are the highest totals to have been successfully chased in an IPL final?  

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Out of 17 IPL finals thus far, seven have been won by the side batting second. The very first one, back in 2008 saw Rajasthan Royals chase down 164 against Chennai Super Kings off the final ball. The 2023 final also ended in a successful chase as CSK defeated Gujarat Titans in a thriller.

The highest successful chase in an IPL final to date remains Kolkata Knight Riders' pursuit of 200 against Kings XI Punjab back in 2014. GT posted 214/4 against CSK in 2023, but lost after CSK chased a DLS-revised score of 171.

In the IPL 2025 final, RCB posted 190/9 in 20 overs. Can PBKS chase down the total?

CHECK: RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final LIVE scorecard

Highest successful chases in IPL finals
YearTeamOppositionTargetScore
2014Kolkata Knight RidersKings XI Punjab200200/7
2012Kolkata Knight RidersChennai Super Kings191192/5
2018Chennai Super KingsSunrisers Hyderabad179181/2
2023Chennai Super KingsGujarat Titans171171/5
2008Rajasthan RoyalsChennai Super Kings164164/7
2020Mumbai IndiansDelhi Capitals157157/5
2022Gujarat TitansRajasthan Royals131133/3

Rahul Iyer

Rahul is a content producer for The Sporting News' India edition.