Top 3 Highest Test Match Run Chases of all Time
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Chasing a target in Test match cricket is by far one of the hardest tasks in the game. There are many reasons for the same. Teams batting last have been on the field for long enough for them to get tired. Also, the fear of not being able to chase a high target also comes into play.
Apart from this, chasing on a deteriorating wicket makes it difficult even though the target might seem to be low. Meanwhile, there have been quite a few instances when teams have been able to chase down one of the most difficult totals in the game. In this listicle, we will discuss the three highest chases in the history of Test cricket.
Top 3 Highest Successful Run Chases in Test Cricket History:
1. West Indies against Australia in 2003
In the four-match series, the home team, West Indies was coming off after trailing by 0-3. Looking to salvage some pride in the series, the Caribbeans were asked to bowl first after losing the toss. They replied by bowling out the Kangaroos for 240 runs.
However, the Aussies replied by bowling out the Northern American side for the same score. In the second innings, the then Steve Waugh-led side amassed 417 all-out, thanks to centuries from Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer. With 418 runs to chase, the then Brian Lara-led side chased down after losing seven wickets.
