Who are the Highest successful run chases in SMAT?
The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) has long been a stage for fearless T20 batting, and over the years, teams have pulled off jaw-dropping run chases against seemingly unreachable targets. From last-over thrillers to dominant big-hitting displays, the tournament continues to highlight the depth and power of India’s domestic batting talent. So let’s know who are the Highest successful run chases in SMAT.
Here’s a look at the top five highest successful run chases in SMAT history, capped by Jharkhand’s record-breaking effort against Punjab.
5. Mumbai chase 222 vs Vidarbha – Alur (2024)
Mumbai produced a commanding performance in the SMAT 2024 quarterfinal, successfully chasing Vidarbha’s massive 222. Skipper Ajinkya Rahane anchored the innings with a classy 84 off 45 balls, while Prithvi Shaw added momentum with a brisk 49 off 26. The finishing touches were applied by Suryansh Shegde, whose unbeaten 36 off just 12 deliveries sealed the chase with four balls remaining.
5. Baroda chase 222 vs Tamil Nadu – Indore (2024)
Joint fifth on the list is Baroda’s stunning pursuit of 222 against Tamil Nadu in the 2024 group stage. The match came alive when Hardik Pandya walked in at No. 6 with the asking rate soaring. Pandya unleashed a sensational 69 off 30 balls, turning a steady start into one of the most memorable chases at the Holkar Stadium.
4. Baroda chase 223 vs Punjab – Hyderabad (2025)
Baroda feature again, this time for their 223-run chase against Punjab during the 2025 SMAT season. Punjab posted a daunting total thanks to Abhishek Sharma’s lightning-fast 50 off 19 balls. However, Hardik Pandya once again stole the show, smashing an unbeaten 77 off 42 to guide Baroda to the fourth-highest successful chase in the tournament’s history.
3. Puducherry chase 227 vs Andhra – Mumbai (2021)
In SMAT 2021, Puducherry etched their name into the record books by chasing down Andhra’s 227 at the Wankhede Stadium. Despite early setbacks, Sheldon Jackson’s magnificent unbeaten century held the innings together. He found excellent support from Paras Dogra, who blasted 51 off just 18 balls, as Puducherry crossed the line with four deliveries to spare.
2. Mumbai chase 230 vs Andhra – Hyderabad (2024)
Mumbai raised the bar even higher in 2024, hunting down a mammoth 230 against Andhra. Ajinkya Rahane led from the front with a superb 95 off 54 balls, while Suryansh Shegde provided late fireworks, remaining unbeaten on 30 off just eight balls. The thrilling chase was completed with three balls left, setting a new SMAT benchmark at the time.
1. Jharkhand chase 236 vs Punjab – Pune (2025)
The highest successful run chase in SMAT history came in 2025, when Jharkhand stunned Punjab by chasing 236 at the DY Patil Academy in Pune. Punjab looked in control after Salil Arora’s explosive 39-ball century, but Jharkhand responded in style. Ishan Kishan gave the chase early momentum with a quick 47 off 23, before Kumar Kushagra took charge with a sensational unbeaten 86 off 42 balls. Late cameos from Anukul Roy and Pankaj Kumar ensured Jharkhand completed the historic chase with 11 balls to spare.
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