Rinku Singh Helps India Registers Highest-Ever T20I Run Chase in IND vs AUS 1st T20I
India beat Australia by two wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the five match T20I series
India took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series against Australia by securing a thrilling two-wicket win in the first T20I on Thursday, November 23.
Notably, the Men in Blue achieved their highest-ever T20I run chase by successfully pursuing the 209-run target, eclipsing their previous best of a 208-run chase against West Indies in Hyderabad in 2019.
Highest Targets chased by India in T20Is
| Score | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 209 | Australia | Visakhapatnam | 2023 |
| 208 | West Indies | Hyderabad | 2019 |
| 207 | Sri Lanka | Mohali | 2009 |
| 204 | New Zealand | Auckland | 2020 |
| 202 | Australia | Rajkot | 2013 |
Shrugging off early setbacks, India’s Ishan Kishan (58 off 39) and Captain Suryakumar Yadav (80 off 42) played stellar innings. Rinku Singh‘s unbeaten 22 off 14 balls, featuring four boundaries, ensured India’s successful run chase.
