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Highest run chases in Tests at Bengaluru: The M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is known for its batting-friendly nature. However, like the vast majority of grounds in Asia, batting last is not easy.
The team batting fourth has won four matches in the history of this ground. This would have given India fans hope in the first Test of their 2024 series against New Zealand, having fought back to set the Black Caps a target of over 100 after trailing by 356 runs in the first innings.
List of highest run chases in Tests at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru?
Here is a look at the highest successful run chases in Tests at Bengaluru.
| Team | Score | Opponent | Year |
| India | 262/5 | New Zealand | 2012 |
| India | 207/3 | Australia | 2010 |
| Australia | 195/2 | India | 1998 |
| India | 151/2 | New Zealand | 1995 |
1. 262/5 by India against New Zealand, 2012
After just 12 runs separated the two teams in the first innings, New Zealand gave India a target of 262 to chase in their 2012 Test. Eight of the 11 Kiwi batsmen struck double figure scores in the second innings, but none went past 50 as India plugged away.
It was looking quite shaky for India in the chase, falling to 166/5, still needing 96 to win. Virat Kohli, after his first innings 103, struck 51* along with MS Dhoni’s 48 to get India home by five wickets. Kohli was adjudged man of the match.
2. 207/3 by India against Australia, 2010
India sealed a 2-0 series win over archrivals Australia thanks to a clinical display by the great Sachin Tendulkar. After Australia hit 478 with Marcus North top-scoring (128), Tendulkar drove India’s reply with a masterful 214. He and Murali Vijay (139) put on a 308-run partnership.
Australia managed 223 in their third innings, with both seamers and spinners sharing five wickets each for India. Only Ricky Ponting (72) made a meaningful contribution.
In the fourth innings, India rarely looked troubled, with Cheteshwar Pujara (72) and Sachin Tendulkar (52*) driving the chase. Rahul Dravid also finished not out with 21, putting on an unbroken 61-run stand with Tendulkar to see India home.
3. 195/2 by Australia against India, 1998
The Australian teams of the 1990s and 2000s were great due to their ability to win away from home. After trailing by 24 in the first innings, Australia blew India away for 169 in the third innings to open up the game. Michael Kasprowicz, man of the match, starred with 5/28.
Australia made light work of the 194-run chase. Mark Taylor finished unbeaten on 102*, combining with Michael Slater (42) for a 91-run opening stand, and an unbroken 81-run stand with Mark Waugh (33*). The visitors won by eight wickets.
4. 151/2 by India against New Zealand, 1995
Javagal Srinath (3/24) and Anil Kumble (4/39) were the chief destroyers as New Zealand were bundled out for 145. India then looked good for a huge win when they were sitting pretty at 211/4, but a collapse of 6/17 kept New Zealand within reach.
Trailing by 83, the Black Caps could only muster 233 courtesy of lower order contributions after falling to 80/5. Kumble again was the star with 5/81.
Chasing 151, openers Manoj Prabhakar (43) and Ajay Jadeja (73) put India well on their way with a 101-run stand. They eventually won by eight wickets and took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
