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Highest Successful Run Chase in T20 History: In the Eliminator match of Major League Cricket 2026 (MLC 2026), the cricketing world witnessed a feat that few could have imagined. Washington Freedom made a seemingly impossible target set by MI New York look trivial. Chasing down MI New York's massive score of 266 runs in just 18.4 overs, Washington Freedom achieved the highest successful run chase in the history of T20 cricket. In this historic match played at the Oakland Coliseum, Washington scored 270 runs for the loss of 4 wickets, etching their name in the record books in golden letters.
Andries Gous and Steve Smith Lead the Record-Breaking Chase
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Stepping out to chase a daunting target of 267 runs, Washington Freedom adopted an aggressive approach right from the very first ball. Captain Steve Smith and wicketkeeper-batter Andries Gous completely dismantled the MI New York bowling attack. Gous tore into the bowlers, playing a historic innings of 132 runs off just 51 balls, featuring a barrage of 10 fours and 12 sixes.
Captain Steve Smith also held firm, playing a magnificent captain's knock to guide the team across the finish line to victory.
With this remarkable victory, Washington Freedom has set a world record, surpassing the record for the highest successful run chase previously held by Punjab Kings (who chased down 264 runs in IPL 2026).Also Read: India Playing 11 vs ENG: Will Shubman Gill Play 2nd ODI?
Highest Successful Run Chases in T20 History
Following this match, the list of the highest successful run chases in T20 cricket
| Rank | Team (Score) | Opponent (Target) | Tournament / Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Freedom (270/4) | vs MI New York (267) | MLC (July 2026) |
| 2 | Punjab Kings (265/4) | vs Delhi Capitals (264) | IPL 2026 |
| 3 | Punjab Kings (262/2) | vs Kolkata Knight Riders (261) | IPL 2024 |
Also Read: Watch MLC 2026: Washington Freedom Chase Down 267 to Knock Out MI New York
