India tops the list in Brisbane's highest successful run-chase in Tests

India's 329 runs chase during India tour of Australia 2020-21 is the highest successful run-chase in Test matches at The Gabba in Brisbane

The Gabba, Brisbane, often regarded as a fortress for Australia, has witnessed some memorable fourth-innings run-chases in Test cricket. At the top of the list stands India’s remarkable 329/7 against Australia on January 15, 2021. Chasing 328 runs, India scripted history, scoring at 3.39 runs per over (RPO) to seal a victory that ended Australia’s 32-year unbeaten streak at the venue.  Check India vs Australia 3rd Test full scorecard here

 

The hosts Australia features heavily on the list, with the second-highest successful chase recorded on November 9, 1951. Australia chased down 236 runs against the West Indies, finishing at 236/7 in 85.7 overs, with a modest scoring rate of 2.06 RPO.

 

The third spot also belongs to Australia, when they comfortably chased 219 against the West Indies on November 28, 1975, reaching 219/2 at a brisk 2.92 RPO. Another notable chase came on November 26, 1982, when Australia secured a target of 188 against England, finishing at 190/3 with an RPO of 3.12.

 

A modern highlight occurred on November 23, 2017, when Australia’s openers dominated England, finishing 173/0 in 50 overs while chasing 170, scoring at 3.46 RPO.

 

England’s best effort at Brisbane came on December 1, 1978, when they successfully chased 170 against Australia, ending at 170/3 in 53.5 overs.

 

Other standout chases include Australia’s 157/0 against England on November 23, 1990, and their rapid 130/6 against India on December 17, 2014, where they achieved the target of 128 at an impressive 5.61 RPO. 

Highest successful run-chase in Brisbane Test histpry
Team	Score	Overs	Target	RPO	Opposition	Start Date
India	329/7	97	328	3.39	v Australia	15 Jan 2021
Australia	236/7	85	236	2.06	v West Indies	9 Nov 1951
Australia	219/2	56	219	2.92	v West Indies	28 Nov 1975
Australia	190/3	60.5	188	3.12	v England	26 Nov 1982
Australia	173/0	50	170	3.46	v England	23 Nov 2017
England	170/3	53.5	170	2.37	v Australia	1 Dec 1978
England	162/4	79.4	160	2.03	v Australia	10 Feb 1933
Australia	157/0	46	157	3.41	v England	23 Nov 1990
Australia	147/2	51	147	2.12	v England	5 Dec 1958
Australia	130/6	23.1	128	5.61	v India	17 Dec 2014
Australia	97/1	32.1	94	3.01	v New Zealand	4 Dec 1987
Australia	74/0	14.2	74	5.16	v Pakistan	5 Nov 1999
England	77/3	22.3	75	3.42	v Australia	14 Nov 1986
Australia	63/0	21.3	63	2.93	v New Zealand	28 Nov 1980
West Indies	63/1	19.1	63	3.28	v Australia	18 Nov 1988
Australia	58/0	24.5	56	2.33	v India	29 Nov 1991
West Indies	26/2	9.1	23	2.83	v Australia	23 Nov 1984
Australia	19/1	2.2	19	8.14	v New Zealand	1 Dec 2011
Australia	3/0	2.2	3	1.28	v Pakistan	27 Nov 1981