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The Indian Premier League, or IPL, is undoubtedly one of the most popular and well-known cricket leagues in the world. Since its inception in 2007, the IPL has witnessed some of the most breathtaking and memorable moments in cricket history. One of the most thrilling aspects of this league is the nail-biting run chases that have taken place over the years. From heroic innings to last-minute finishes, the IPL has seen it all. In this article, we will look at the top five highest successful run chases in the history of the IPL.
Number 5: Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, 2013
The final of the 2013 IPL season saw the Chennai Super Kings take on the Royal Challengers Bangalore in a high-stakes match. The Bangalore batsmen set a target of 174 for 5 in the 20th over, with MS Dhoni and Murali Vijay leading the charge. The Chennai Super Kings started off on the back foot but fought back fiercely. MS Dhoni played a heroic innings, scoring an unbeaten 61 off 43 balls, to help his side to a three-wicket victory. This was Chennai Super Kings' first IPL title, and it also marked Dhoni's fourth IPL title overall.
Number 4: Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 2014
In the final of the 2014 IPL season, the Rajasthan Royals faced off against the Kolkata Knight Riders. The Knight Riders set a daunting target of 191 for 5 in the 20th over, with Gautam Gambhir and Sunil Narine leading the charge. The Royals started off slowly but soon picked up the pace. Rahul Dravid and Ajinkya Rahane played unbeaten half-centuries, with Dravid scoring 54 and Rahane scoring 51. Their partnership helped the Royals to a three-wicket victory, giving them their first IPL title. This was also Dravid's fifth IPL title overall.
Number 3: Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, 2017
The final of the 2017 IPL season saw the Chennai Super Kings once again take on the Royal Challengers Bangalore. The Bangalore batsmen set a formidable target of 192 for 5 in the 20th over, with Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers leading the charge. The Chennai Super Kings started off strong, but a few quick wickets put them on the back foot. However, MS Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav played unbeaten half-centuries to help their side to a two-wicket victory. This was Chennai Super Kings' fourth IPL title, and it marked Dhoni's sixth IPL title overall.
Number 2: Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians, 2011
The final of the 2011 IPL season saw the Chennai Super Kings face off against the Mumbai Indians. The Mumbai Indians set a target of 149 for 9 in the 20th over, with Ambati Rayudu top-scoring with 37. The Chennai Super Kings started off poorly, losing wickets early on. However, Suresh Raina played a magnificent innings, scoring 73 off just 38 balls, to help his side to a two-wicket victory. This was Chennai Super Kings' second IPL title, and it marked Raina's first IPL title overall.
Number 1: Rajasthan Royals vs Deccan Chargers, 2008
The highest successful run chase in the history of the IPL took place in the inaugural season in 2008. The Rajasthan Royals faced off against the Deccan Chargers in a league match. The Chargers set a target of 215 for 5 in the 20th over, with Adam Gilchrist scoring a magnificent 109 off just 47 balls.