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Top 5 successful run chase on English soil, historic wins with Headingley leading the list
Take a look at the highest successful run chases on English soil, with Headingley topping the list.
Last Updated on - June 24, 2025 4:05 PM IST
Top 5 successful run chases on English soil, historic wins with Headingley leading the list
01. 404 – Australia defeated England by seven wickets in 1948 (Leeds)
Led by a brilliant unbeaten 173 from Don Bradman and a superb 182 by Arthur Morris, Australia successfully chased a massive target of 404 on the final day of the Leeds Test. Even after 77 years, it remains the highest successful run chase on English soil.
02. 378 – England defeated India by seven wickets in 2022 (Birmingham)
India were on the verge of a historic Test series win in England, holding a 2-1 lead before the tour was halted in 2021. However, when the series resumed at Edgbaston, England side led by Ben Stokes chased down 378, drawing the series 2-2 and denying India their long-awaited triumph on English soil.
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03. 359 – England defeated Australia by a wicket in 2019 (Leeds)
In one of the most iconic Test victories in recent history, England defeated Australia by just one wicket at Headingley in 2019. With Australia needing a single wicket to seal the win, Ben Stokes delivered a heroic performance, guiding England to a memorable triumph just weeks after their ODI World Cup victory at Lord’s.
04. 342 – West Indies defeated England by nine wickets in 1948 (Lord’s)
A dominant West Indies side showcased their might at Lord’s in 1984 by chasing down 342 against England, just a year after losing the World Cup final to India at the same ground. Powered by Gordon Greenidge’s unbeaten 214, they pulled off a stunning nine-wicket win in their chase of 384.
05. 322 – West Indies defeated England by five wickets in 2017 (Leeds)
At Headingley in 2017, West Indies pulled off a remarkable chase of 322 against England, winning by five wickets. Shai Hope anchored the innings with an unbeaten 118, while England were left to regret their decision to declare in the second innings.