The Women’s T20 World Cup has provided cricket fans with some of the most exhilarating matches and stunning chases in the sport’s history. As teams battle on the global stage, the chase of high targets often defines the outcomes of critical games. Here’s a look at the top 5 highest targets successfully chased in the history of the Women’s T20 World Cup, showcasing some of the most remarkable performances in the tournament.
West Indies vs Australia, 2023
On Monday, October 2, the West Indies women’s team defeated Australia in North Sydney with a record-breaking chase, making 213 to win the match. Australia scored 212/6 when they batted first, mostly because to the exceptional efforts of Phoebe Litchfield (52) and Ellyse Perry (70). They completely destroyed the bowlers from the West Indies.
Shabika Gajnabi was out of the game in the third over of the West Indies’ chase, giving them one of their poorest starts ever. To keep their team in the hunt, though, the seasoned pair of Hayley Matthews and Stafanie Taylor steadied the ship and fashioned a record 174-run partnership. Following Taylor’s departure at 59, Matthews did not let up and amassed 132 off just 64 balls, courtesy of five maximums and 20 boundaries.
England vs India, 2018
With a flawless pursuit of 199 points, the England Women’s team holds the second spot on this top ranking. They achieved the feat against India at Brabourne five and a half years ago. With the bat, India amassed a formidable 198/4 because to two outstanding half-centuries from Smriti Mandhana (76) and Mithali Raj (53), with the other batters chipping in with willow. It appeared like the total would be sufficient to give India an easy victory.
England vs Australia, 2017
England’s 179-run chase of Australia in Canberra six years ago has earned them another spot on this list. Considering the caliber of the Australian bowlers, the chase was astounding. It’s never simple to chase a score this large, let alone to score runs at will. Thanks to a fantastic century from Beth Mooney, Australia managed to score 178/2 in the 20 overs that were allowed. She scored 117 runs off of just 70 balls while opening, hitting 19 boundaries in addition to a maximum. Useful runs were also contributed by the other batters.
India vs Australia, 2020
The most successful chase by ndia took place in Melbourne three years ago, against a fierce Australian team. With England being the third team in the Tr-series, the squad’s triumph was particularly significant. Even though Alyssa Healy was dismissed for a 3-ball duck in the opening over of the game, the Australian team managed to score 173/5 in the first innings. With three maximums and eleven fours in 57 balls, Ashleigh Gardner’s impressive score of 93 runs was achieved. In addition, Meg Lanning contributed a fantastic 37 runs to help his team reach a manageable total.
South Africa vs Pakistan, 2019
When South Africa chased down 173 in Benoni four years ago in 2019, they recorded the fifth-highest run chase. South Africa encouraged Pakistan to try their hand with the willow after winning the toss. Pakistan scored 172/5 in first innings, demonstrating their excellent batting performance. With 75 runs off 37 balls, which included eight boundaries and three maximums, Nida Dar top scored. Aliya Riaz (35), and Bismah Maroof (37), also made significant contributions.
Pakistan was kept in the game by the consistent wicket-taking that followed the Proteas’ impressive start in the chase. But Lizelle Lee continued to fire from her end, scoring 60 runs at a 193.54 strike rate. With four wickets in the game’s penultimate over, South Africa secured a record victory thanks to a rapid 21 from Chloe Tryon and crucial contributions from Shabnim Ismail (10) and Sinalo Jafta (14).
