Top 5 Highest Successful Chases by Pakistan in Men’s ODIs.

1. 🇵🇰 355/4 vs. South Africa

• 📅 Date: February 12, 2025
• 🏟 Venue: National Stadium, Karachi
• 🎯 Target: 353
• 🏆 Result: Pakistan won by 6 wickets

Match Summary:

In the Tri-Nation Series, Pakistan pulled off their highest successful run chase by scoring 355/4 against South Africa. The Proteas set a challenging target of 353, thanks to half-centuries from Temba Bavuma (82), Matthew Breetzke (83), and Heinrich Klaasen (87).

For Pakistan, the match turned in their favor with a record-breaking 260-run partnership between Salman Ali Agha (134) and *Mohammad Rizwan (122)**, leading Pakistan to victory with 6 balls to spare.

2. 🇵🇰 349/4 vs. Australia

• 📅 Date: March 31, 2022
• 🏟 Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
• 🎯 Target: 349
• 🏆 Result: Pakistan won by 6 wickets

Match Summary:

During Australia’s tour of Pakistan, the visitors posted a formidable 348/8 in their 50 overs. In response, Pakistan’s batters shined, with Imam-ul-Haq (106) and Babar Azam (114) anchoring the innings. Their remarkable efforts helped Pakistan reach 349/4, marking their then-highest successful ODI run chase.

3. 🇵🇰 345/4 vs. Sri Lanka

• 📅 Date: October 10, 2023
• 🏟 Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
• 🎯 Target: 345
• 🏆 Result: Pakistan won by 6 wickets

Match Summary:

In a thrilling encounter during the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, Sri Lanka set a daunting target of 345 runs. Pakistan’s chase was powered by Abdullah Shafique (113) and an exceptional *Mohammad Rizwan (131)**, leading Pakistan to victory in 48.2 overs. This match showcased Pakistan’s ability to handle pressure on the world stage.

4. 🇵🇰 337/3 vs. New Zealand

• 📅 Date: April 29, 2023
• 🏟 Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
• 🎯 Target: 337
• 🏆 Result: Pakistan won by 7 wickets

Match Summary:

New Zealand posted a competitive 336/5, with notable contributions from Daryl Mitchell (129) and Tom Latham (98). Pakistan’s response was led by Fakhar Zaman, who scored an unbeaten 180. His attacking approach ensured Pakistan chased the target with ease, securing the win in 48.5 overs.

5. 🇵🇰 329/7 vs. Bangladesh

• 📅 Date: March 4, 2014
• 🏟 Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
• 🎯 Target: 327
• 🏆 Result: Pakistan won by 3 wickets

Match Summary:

In the Asia Cup 2014, Bangladesh posted 326/3, with a brilliant 100 by Anamul Haque. Pakistan’s chase seemed challenging, but Ahmed Shehzad (103) and Fawad Alam (74) steadied the innings. A dramatic finish, with Shahid Afridi’s quickfire 59 off 25 balls, clinched the victory for Pakistan.