In the 1970s and 80s, chasing a target of 250-plus runs was a mammoth task, as the teams were transitioning from the Test mindset to the ODI mindset. However, nowadays, teams chase down 250-plus targets like a breeze.
India, which is a powerhouse in the 50-over format, has registered the maximum 250+ run chases in ODIs, with other teams not even in close sight. The story is also the same when it comes to 300+ targets.
But, in this article, let’s take a look at the teams with the most 250-plus successful run chases in ODI cricket.
Most 250+ Successful Run Chases in ODIs
| Teams | Successful 250+ Run Chases |
|---|---|
| India | 88 |
| Australia | 57 |
| Pakistan | 56 |
| England | 51 |
| New Zealand | 48 |
| Sri Lanka | 45 |
| South Africa | 42 |
| West Indies | 42 |
| Zimbabwe | 20 |
| Bangladesh | 18 |
| Afghanistan | 11 |
| Ireland | 10 |
| Scotland | 8 |
| Nepal | 6 |
| U.A.E. | 6 |
| U.S.A. | 5 |
| Kenya | 4 |
| Netherlands | 3 |
| Oman | 3 |
| Canada | 2 |
| P.N.G. | 2 |
| Bermuda | 1 |
| Namibia | 1 |
Key Stats
80: India has successfully chased 250-plus targets in more than 80 ODI matches, which is the most by any team.
12: Over 12 teams have registered wins in more than 10 matches while chasing 250+ runs. Notably, all of them are full members of the ICC.
5: Among the associates, 3 teams have registered 5 or more 250-plus successful chases in ODIs.
10: In 2016, England became the first team to chase down a 250-plus target with 10 wickets in hand. They achieved this marvellous feat against Sri Lanka, which set a target of 255, and England’s openers, Jason Roy (112*) and Alex Hales (133*) conquered it with ease.
