Decoding highest successful chases on Pakistan soil in ODIs
What's the story
Australia made history with a stunning victory over England in the ongoing Champions Trophy in Lahore.
They chased down 352, setting a new record for the highest successful run-chase in the Champions Trophy.
Meanwhile, Pakistan's remarkable 353-run chase against South Africa in the 2025 ODI tri-nation series remains the highest in Pakistan.
We analyze the highest successful chases on Pakistani soil (ODIs).
#1
Pakistan - 353 vs South Africa, 2025
As mentioned, Pakistan's 353-run chase against South Africa remains the highest successful ODI chase in Pakistan, during the recent tri-nation series.
In Karachi, the Proteas posted 352/5, powered by fifties from Temba Bavuma (82), Heinrich Klaasen (87), and Matthew Breetzke (83).
However, Pakistan scripted history as Mohammad Rizwan (122*) and Salman Agha (134) powered them to victory in 49 overs, winning by six wickets.
#2
Australia - 352 vs England, 2025
Australia now hold the second place on this list, accomplishing the 352-run target in 47.3 overs against England in Lahore (356/5).
Despite early setbacks, Matthew Short (63) anchored the innings before Marnus Labuschagne (47) and Josh Inglis took control.
Inglis played a sensational knock, smashing 120* as Australia (356/5) won with 15 balls remaining.
Alex Carey (69) and Glenn Maxwell (32*) supported him well. .
#3
Pakistan - 349 vs Australia, 2022
In the second ODI of Australia's 2022 Pakistan tour, the hosts chased down 349 in 49 overs, setting a then-record for the highest successful ODI chase in Pakistan.
Australia posted 348/8 in Lahore, led by Ben McDermott (104), Travis Head (89), and Marnus Labuschagne (59).
Pakistan (349/4) triumphed as Fakhar Zaman (67), Imam-ul-Haq (106), and Babar Azam (114) guided them to a six-wicket win.
#4
Pakistan - 337 vs New Zealand, 2023
Pakistan's chase of 337 against New Zealand in the 2023 Rawalpindi ODI ranks among the highest successful run chase in Pakistan (ODIs).
New Zealand posted 336/5 while batting first thanks to Daryl Mitchell (129) and Tom Latham (98).
Pakistan sealed a seven-wicket win in 48.2 overs, riding on the back of Fakhar Zaman's unbeaten 180 combined with Babar (65) and Rizwan's (54*) fifties.