If you want to know about the Chennai Super Kings’ most successful run chases in the IPL history, this blog is just for you. The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are one of the most successful teams in IPL, winning the trophy five times and making it to the finals 10 times.
With MS Dhoni as their captain, CSK has made many records, including qualifying for the playoffs 12 times in 14 seasons. They have also played the highest number of matches among all IPL teams.
Highest Run Chase by CSK in IPL All Season
Are you curious about the teams that have felt the power of CSK’s amazing run chases? Here are the top three times when the Chennai Super Kings successfully chased huge targets in the IPL.
CSK vs KKR, IPL 2018
In the 2018 IPL season, the Chennai Super Kings chased down a big target of 205 runs against the Kolkata Knight Riders. This was their third-highest run chase in IPL history. The match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium was thrilling. KKR’s Andre Russell smashed 88 runs off just 36 balls with an impressive strike rate of 244.44.
However, his effort went in vain as Shane Watson (42), Sam Billings (56), and Ambati Rayudu (39) led CSK to victory. The Dhoni-led team won by 5 wickets with 1 ball remaining.
CSK vs RCB, IPL 2018
In the 2018 IPL match, CSK chased down 206 runs against RCB, marking their second-highest run chase in history. RCB set a big score with Quinton de Kock’s 53 and AB de Villiers’ 68 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
However, CSK fought back with Ambati Rayudu scoring 82 off 53 balls and MS Dhoni smashing 70 off 34 balls. CSK won the match by 5 wickets, showing their amazing chasing skills once again.
CSK vs RCB, IPL 2012
In the 2012 IPL season, the Chennai Super Kings achieved their highest run chase in IPL history against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. RCB set a huge target of 206 runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Bengaluru, with Chris Gayle scoring a powerful 68 off 35 balls and Virat Kohli adding 57 off 46 balls.
CSK, however, rose to the challenge. Faf du Plessis played an outstanding knock of 71 off 46 balls, while captain MS Dhoni smashed a quick 41 off 24 balls. The Dhoni-led CSK chased down the target and won the match by 5 wickets, setting a record that still stands today.
