Since the turn of the century, cricket has become a faster and more entertaining sport, thanks to the advent of T20 cricket.
Average scores and rate of scoring has gone up. The batsmen have added a hint of flair to their art, and have become more aggressive and risk-taking with their shot selection.
As a result, there have been intense high-scoring clashes. This has also added to the excitement of the fans and spectators all over the world.
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Recently, in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifiers, the Netherlands defeated West Indies in a high-scoring clash. The best part of the match was that it ended in a tie - there was nothing to separate the two sides at the end of 600 balls. Both teams scored 374 runs each.
In this list, we look back at the top 10 totals scored by a chasing team in the ODIs.
Top 10 scores posted by chasing teams in ODIs
South Africa holds the record for scoring the most runs in a run-chase in ODI Cricket. In 2006 while hosting Australia, the home side put on a stellar show for the crowd as they chased down a hefty target of 435. In the series decider, the home team ensured to emerge victorious after a memorable batting performance. Herschelle Gibbs scored 175 runs, partnered by skipper Graeme Smith (90), who missed out on a century by ten runs. They scored 438 runs in 49.5 overs, winning the encounter in thrilling fashion.
In 2009, Sri Lanka’s valiant effort of 411 runs for the loss of eight wickets went in vain as India beat its neighbors by just three runs. In the second innings, the Lankans fought back into the match after being sent to the cleaners by the Indian batsmen. Tillakaratane Dilshan and Upul Tharanga put up an opening stand of 188 runs before Kumar Sangakkara joined the party. Dilshan scored a magnificent 160, while Tharanga and Sangakkara both scored half-centuries - 67 and 90 respectively.
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| Year | Location | Team | Opposition | Score | Overs | Run Rate | Winner |
| 2006 | Jo’burg | South Africa | Australia | 438/9 | 49.5 | 8.78 | SA |
| 2009 | Rajkot | Sri Lanka | India | 411/8 | 50.0 | 8.22 | IND |
| 2019 | St. George’s | West Indies | England | 389 | 48.0 | 8.1 | ENG |
| 2023 | Harare | Netherlands | West Indies | 374/9 | 50.0 | 7.48 | TIED |
| 2016 | Durban | South Africa | Australia | 372/6 | 49.2 | 7.54 | SA |
| 2017 | Cuttack | England | India | 366/8 | 50.0 | 7.32 | IND |
| 2015 | The Oval | England | New Zealand | 365/9 | 46.0 | 7.93 | NZ |
| 2018 | Edinburgh | England | Scotland | 365 | 48.5 | 7.47 | SCO |
| 2019 | Bridgetown | England | West Indies | 364/4 | 48.4 | 7.47 | ENG |
| 2013 | Jaipur | India | Australia | 362/1 | 43.3 | 8.32 | IND |
