Chasing down big targets in high-pressure games tests the potential of the batters. Here are the top five highest successful run chases in the history of The Hundred.
The inaugural season of The Hundred was played in 2021 and since then the format has offered a pack of entertainment for cricket lovers.
Here are the top five highest successful run chases in the history of The Hundred.
Manchester Originals vs Southern Brave
In the eliminator match of the 2003 edition of The Hundred, Southern Brave posted a total of 197 against Manchester Originals after they were put to bat first. On August 26, 23, The Reds chased down the target making 201 in 96 balls losing three wickets. Playing on home turf Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester Originals won by 7 wickets.
Trent Rockets vs Manchester Originals
Trent Rockets and Manchester Originals clashed on August 13, 2022 in the 11th match of The Hundred. At the Old Trafford Cricket Ground, the host posted a total of 190 on the scoreboard. In reply, Trent Rockets scored 193 in 89 balls losing two wickets, and won the match by 8 wickets.
Birmingham Phoenix vs Oval Invincibles
In the 18th match of the 2021 edition of The Hundred on August 4, Birmingham Phoenix took on Oval Invincibles at Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham. Birmingham Phoenix won the toss and decided to field first. In the first innings, Oval Invincibles made 173 runs. The host chased down the target in 94 balls losing 6 wickets.
Welsh Fire vs London Spirit
Welsh Fire and London Spirit locked horns in the 32nd match of The Hundred 2021 on August 18 at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. London Spirit were put to bat first and posted a total of 164a. In reply, Welsh Fire chased down the target in 98 balls and won by 3 wickets.
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Manchester Originals vs Northern Superchargers
Northern Superchargers invited Manchester Originals to bat first after winning the toss on August 5, in the third match of The Hundred 2022. Manchester Originals posted a total of 162 which the visitors chased down in 94 balls losing four wickets.
