Fastest 200+ Run Chases in IPL
Chasing 200 runs in a T20 match is one of the toughest jobs in cricket. The asking rate stays above ten an over for the full innings. Doing it with overs to spare takes fearless batting from the very first ball. This article ranks the fastest 200 plus run chases in IPL history, ordered by the fewest overs taken to finish the job.
The Delhi Daredevils sit at the top of this list. In 2017 they hunted down 209 against the Gujarat Lions in just 17.3 overs at Delhi. Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson made the chase look easy with a 143 run stand for the second wicket. No team has completed a 200 plus chase in fewer overs since that night.
Punjab Kings own the highest chase on this list. They gunned down 262 against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens in 2024, finishing the job in 18.4 overs. The table below has the full top 10, followed by the story of how the record moved across the seasons.
Fastest 200+ Run Chases in IPL Overview
A 200 plus chase is counted here when the target set was 200 or more. Speed is measured by overs used to finish the chase. Fewer overs means a faster chase. Here are the headline facts.
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Fastest chase | Delhi Daredevils 214/3 in 17.3 overs vs Gujarat Lions, Delhi, 4 May 2017 |
| Target chased | 209 runs, finished with 15 balls to spare |
| Highest chase on the list | Punjab Kings 262/2 vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Kolkata, 26 April 2024 |
| Teams with most entries | Punjab Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals, two each |
| Latest entry | Royal Challengers Bengaluru 230/4 in 18.4 overs vs Lucknow Super Giants, Lucknow, 27 May 2025 |
Top 10 Fastest 200+ Run Chases in IPL
| Rank | Team | Score | Target | Overs | Opposition | Season | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delhi Daredevils | 214/3 | 209 | 17.3 | Gujarat Lions | 2017 | Delhi |
| 2 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 247/2 | 246 | 18.3 | Punjab Kings | 2025 | Hyderabad |
| 3 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 230/4 | 228 | 18.4 | Lucknow Super Giants | 2025 | Lucknow |
| 4 | Punjab Kings | 262/2 | 262 | 18.4 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2024 | Kolkata |
| 5 | Mumbai Indians | 216/4 | 215 | 18.5 | Punjab Kings | 2023 | Mohali |
| 6 | Punjab Kings | 208/5 | 206 | 19.0 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2022 | Mumbai |
| 7 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 215/6 | 215 | 19.1 | Punjab Kings | 2024 | Hyderabad |
| 8 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 206/5 | 206 | 19.1 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2019 | Bengaluru |
| 9 | Rajasthan Royals | 226/6 | 224 | 19.3 | Kings XI Punjab | 2020 | Sharjah |
| 10 | Rajasthan Royals | 217/7 | 215 | 19.5 | Deccan Chargers | 2008 | Hyderabad |
Record History
One of the earliest 200 plus chases in IPL history came in the very first season. Rajasthan Royals chased 215 against the Deccan Chargers at Hyderabad in April 2008, winning in 19.5 overs. It stayed the fastest for nine years.
The record changed in a big way in 2017. The Delhi Daredevils chased 209 against the Gujarat Lions at Delhi in just 17.3 overs. Rishabh Pant smashed 97 off 43 balls and Sanju Samson made 61 off 31. Their 143 run partnership killed the contest early, and Delhi finished with 15 balls to spare. That mark has stood for every season since.
Kolkata Knight Riders came close in 2019. Andre Russell hammered 48 not out off 13 balls against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Bengaluru, and KKR finished 206/5 in 19.1 overs.
The 2020 season brought the famous Sharjah chase. Rajasthan Royals chased 224 against Kings XI Punjab in 19.3 overs. Sanju Samson made 85, Steve Smith made 50, and Rahul Tewatia turned the game with a late assault of sixes. It was the highest target ever chased in the IPL at that time.
Punjab Kings made the list in 2022. They chased 206 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Mumbai in 19 overs. Odean Smith finished it with 25 not out off 8 balls.
Mumbai Indians joined the list in 2023. They chased 215 against Punjab Kings at Mohali in 18.5 overs, with Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav leading the charge.
The 2024 season rewrote the record books. Punjab Kings chased 262 against Kolkata Knight Riders at Kolkata in 18.4 overs, the highest successful chase in IPL history. Jonny Bairstow made 108 not out, Prabhsimran Singh made 54 off 20 balls, and Shashank Singh made 68 not out off 28 balls. Sunrisers Hyderabad also chased 215 against Punjab Kings at Hyderabad in 19.1 overs that season.
Scorecards for all these matches are listed on the official IPL website. The 2025 season added the two fastest chases of the modern era. Sunrisers Hyderabad chased 246 against Punjab Kings at Hyderabad in 18.3 overs, powered by Abhishek Sharma’s 141 off 55 balls. Royal Challengers Bengaluru then chased 228 against Lucknow Super Giants at Lucknow in 18.4 overs, with Jitesh Sharma making 85 not out off 33 balls.
| Season | Fastest 200+ Chase | Team | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 217/7 in 19.5 overs | Rajasthan Royals | Deccan Chargers |
| 2017 | 214/3 in 17.3 overs | Delhi Daredevils | Gujarat Lions |
| 2019 | 206/5 in 19.1 overs | Kolkata Knight Riders | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| 2020 | 226/6 in 19.3 overs | Rajasthan Royals | Kings XI Punjab |
| 2022 | 208/5 in 19.0 overs | Punjab Kings | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| 2023 | 216/4 in 18.5 overs | Mumbai Indians | Punjab Kings |
| 2024 | 262/2 in 18.4 overs | Punjab Kings | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 2025 | 247/2 in 18.3 overs | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Punjab Kings |
What This Record Tells Us
Every entry on this list needed one player to take the game away from the bowlers. Pant and Samson did it together in 2017. Russell did it alone in 2019 with 13 balls of mayhem. Bairstow and Abhishek Sharma did it with hundreds in 2024 and 2025. A 200 plus target is never chased by careful batting. It needs someone to attack from the start.
The list also shows how batting has changed. Four of the ten fastest chases came in 2024 and 2025, when teams started scoring 250 plus regularly. Deeper batting line ups and fearless openers have made 200 a chasable score instead of a winning score. Yet the 2017 mark of 17.3 overs still stands, which shows how special that Delhi chase was.
Punjab Kings appear twice as the chasing team and three times as the team that got chased down. They play high scoring games more than any other side, and that shows on both sides of this list.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fastest 200 plus run chase in IPL history?
The Delhi Daredevils chased 209 against the Gujarat Lions in 17.3 overs at Delhi on 4 May 2017. They finished on 214/3 with 15 balls to spare. Rishabh Pant scored 97 off 43 balls and Sanju Samson scored 61 off 31 balls.
Which team holds the record for the highest successful run chase in IPL?
Punjab Kings hold the record. They chased 262 against Kolkata Knight Riders at Kolkata on 26 April 2024, finishing on 262/2 in 18.4 overs. Jonny Bairstow scored 108 not out in that match.
What is the second fastest 200 plus chase in IPL?
Sunrisers Hyderabad chased 246 against Punjab Kings at Hyderabad on 12 April 2025 in 18.3 overs. They finished on 247/2, with Abhishek Sharma scoring 141 off 55 balls.
How many 200 plus chases did Punjab Kings complete in the top 10?
Punjab Kings completed two of the ten fastest 200 plus chases: 262/2 in 18.4 overs against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024 and 208/5 in 19 overs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2022.
Who scored the most runs in a single innings during these fast chases?
Abhishek Sharma scored 141 off 55 balls for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Punjab Kings in 2025. That is the highest individual score in any of the ten fastest 200 plus chases.
Was the famous 2020 Sharjah chase one of the fastest?
Yes. Rajasthan Royals chased 224 against Kings XI Punjab at Sharjah on 27 September 2020 in 19.3 overs. Sanju Samson scored 85 and Rahul Tewatia played the famous late innings that turned the match.
Which stadium has hosted the most fast 200 plus chases?
Hyderabad has hosted two of the ten fastest chases, both by Sunrisers Hyderabad against Punjab Kings in 2024 and 2025. Kolkata, Delhi, Lucknow, Mohali, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Sharjah have hosted one each.
Statistics updated through: 11 October 2026
