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IND vs NZ: India set 5 records in a historic run chase, leaving New Zealand stunned
- bySudha Saxena
- 24 Jan, 2026
IND vs NZ Historic Run Chase: The Indian team created history in the third T20 match against New Zealand. The Indian team achieved a resounding victory in this match, setting five major records. Furthermore, the Indian team also set a world record.
IND vs NZ Historic Run Chase: On January 23rd, the Indian team made it memorable, completing the fastest run chase (200+) in T20 history in the second match of the five-match T20 series against New Zealand. Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan scored brilliant half-centuries for India. Thanks to their partnership, Team India delivered a remarkable performance. With this victory, India set five major records.
Fastest 200+ score run chase in T20
India set a world record and created history by completing the fastest run chase (200+) in T20 history. Batting first, New Zealand scored 208 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 20 overs. In response, India scored 209/3 in 15.2 overs, winning the match with 28 balls to spare. For India, Ishan Kishan scored 76 runs in 32 balls, while Suryakumar Yadav scored an unbeaten 82 runs in 37 balls. This match also saw the Indian team become the first Asian team to play 100 T20 matches at home. India also set three other records.
Highest successful chases by India (T20I)
209 (India vs New Zealand, Raipur 2026) *
209 (Australia vs Visakhapatnam 2023)
208 (West Indies, Hyderabad 2019)
207 (Slabs, Mohali 2009)
204 (New Zealand, Auckland 2020)
202 (Australia, Rajkot 2013)
Teams with the most successful chases of 200+ targets
7 (Australia),
6 (India) *
5 (South Africa)
4 (Pakistan)
3 (England)
Teams that won with most balls remaining while chasing 200+ targets (FM Teams)
28 balls (India vs New Zealand, Raipur 2026) (Target: 209),
24 balls (Pakistan vs New Zealand, Auckland 2025) (Target: 205)
23 balls (Australia vs West Indies, Basseterre 2025) (Target: 215)
14 balls (South Africa vs West Indies, Johannesburg 2007) (Target: 206)
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