IPL 2026: What is the highest successful run chase at Wankhede Stadium?

The ground witnessed England's remarkable 230 chase against South Africa in 2016, one of the highest in the format. Find highest successful run chase at Wankhede Stadium in T20s and T20Is here

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) produced a dominant batting performance to post 220 for four at the Wankede Stadium on March 29 against Mumbai Indians (MI), registering their second-highest total against the five-time champions in Indian Premier League (IPL) history.

 

The score is only behind their 232 for two at Eden Gardens in 2019, underlining the scale of KKR’s effort on the night.

 

Explosive start sets the tone

 

KKR made an aggressive start after being put in to bat, with Finn Allen and Ajinkya Rahane launching a fierce assault on the MI bowlers. The opening pair added 78 runs in the powerplay, putting the opposition under immediate pressure.

 

 

Allen was particularly aggressive before Shardul Thakur provided MI with a breakthrough, dismissing the New Zealand batter and slowing KKR’s momentum.

 

Rahane, Raghuvanshi anchor innings

 

Following the early burst, Rahane continued to anchor the innings, combining fluency with control. He found solid support in Raghuvanshi, as the duo stitched together a crucial partnership to keep the scoring rate high.

 

Both batters brought up well-compiled half-centuries, forming the backbone of KKR’s total and ensuring there was no let-up in intensity through the middle overs.

 

Cameron Green also chipped in with useful runs to maintain momentum.

 

Rinku adds finishing touch

 

In the closing stages, Rinku Singh provided the finishing flourish with a brisk cameo, pushing KKR past the 220 mark. However, MI managed to pull things back slightly at the death.

 

Thakur was the standout bowler for MI with three wickets, while Jasprit Bumrah delivered a controlled spell in the latter overs to limit further damage.

 

Big chase on cards

 

KKR’s imposing total sets up a stiff chase for MI, although recent trends suggest that even 200-plus targets are not beyond reach. Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s successful chase of 201 runs inside 16 overs in IPL 2026 opener will give MI hope as they prepare to respond.

 

Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai has emerged as a venue synonymous with high-scoring T20 chases. The ground witnessed England’s remarkable 230 chase against South Africa in 2016, one of the highest in the format.  IPL 2026, MI vs KKR: LIVE SCORE | FULL SCORECARD | PLAYING 11 | LIVE STREAMING

 

Domestic teams such as Puducherry and Kerala have also recorded successful pursuits above 220 and 210 respectively. Mumbai Indians dominate the list, completing multiple 200-plus chases, including wins over Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

 

Delhi Capitals and Kerala have also featured among successful chasers. The data highlights Wankhede’s batting-friendly conditions, where even imposing targets are regularly overhauled with aggressive strokeplay.

 

Highest successful run-chase in T20 cricket at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium
Team	Score	Overs	Target Chased	Opposition	Date
England	230/8	19.4	230	South Africa	18/03/16
Puducherry	228/6	19.2	227	Andhra	15/01/21
Kerala	218/4	19	213	Delhi	15/01/21
Mumbai Indians	214/4	19.3	213	RR	30/04/23
Mumbai Indians	201/2	18	201	SRH	21/05/23
Mumbai Indians	200/4	16.3	200	RCB	09/05/23
Mumbai Indians	198/7	20	198	PBKS	10/04/19
Kerala	201/2	15.5	197	Mumbai	13/01/21
Mumbai Indians	199/3	15.3	197	RCB	11/04/24
Delhi Capitals	198/4	18.2	196	PBKS	18/04/21

 

Wankhede Stadium has established itself as a venue for high-scoring IPL chases as well, with Mumbai Indians leading the charts.

 

MI feature in six of the top successful chases, including a 214-run pursuit against Rajasthan Royals in 2023, the highest at the venue. They also chased 200-plus targets against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru the same season.

 

Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans have also recorded notable wins, chasing targets close to 200. The data underlines Wankhede’s batting-friendly conditions, where chasing sides often dominate, making even imposing totals vulnerable under lights.

 

Highest successful run chases at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai in IPL
Team	Score	Overs	Target Chased	Opposition	Date
MI	214/4	19.3	213	RR	30/04/23
MI	201/2	18	201	SRH	21/05/23
MI	200/4	16.3	200	RCB	09/05/23
MI	198/7	20	198	PBKS	10/04/19
MI	199/3	15.3	197	RCB	11/04/24
DC	198/4	18.2	196	PBKS	18/04/21
GT	199/5	20	196	SRH	27/04/22
DC	195/3	20	195	MI	14/04/18
MI	195/5	14.4	190	RR	25/05/14
RR	190/4	19.4	190	PBKS	07/05/22

 

Highest successful run chases in T20I cricket at Wankhede Stadium
Team	Score	Overs	Opposition	Date
England	230/8	19.4	South Africa	18/03/16
West Indies	193/3	19.4	India	31/03/16
West Indies	183/4	18.1	England	16/03/16
England	181/4	20	India	22/12/12
Nepal	171/3	19.2	Scotland	17/02/26
India	139/5	19.2	Sri Lanka	24/02/26
West Indies	134/1	15.2	Nepal	15/02/26
Italy	124/0	12	Nepal	12/02/22