Highest Successful Run Chases in PSL History

There are few things more exciting than successful run chases, which in some cases, go right down to the wire. At SportsBoom, we have rummaged through the stats and brought the story up-to-date by revealing some of the highest successful run chases which include matches from 2024, so take a gander.

Some of the most thrilling Run Chases in PSL in 2024

This is the segment of the guide you’ve been waiting for! We’ve handpicked four successful run chases from the 2024 campaign that captivated the attention of cricket fans.

Here, we’ve featured exploits from the PSL’s top run scorers, so let’s explain what made these contests so memorable.

Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans (March 27, 2024) 

One for the books, this contest ebbed and flowed, and it had a dramatic ending. The Sultans looked to have posted what seemed like a daunting total of 228/4, with Usman Khan notching up a century, his second successive ton in the competition.

Johnson Charles also weighed in with 42 from 33 deliveries in an enterprising inning that included three sixes.

However, Khan’s contribution was ultimately meaningless. Although United got off to a shaky start with Alex Hales and Agha Salman falling for a duck and two, respectively, Colin Munro and captain Shadab Khan got the innings back on track.

Munro crashed 84 of 40 balls while Khan wrapped up a quick half-century, reaching 54 from 31 balls before Imad Wasim got United over the line in an epic run chase. It was a breathless encounter and the third-highest successful run chase in PSL history.

Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United (February 17, 2024)

As previously mentioned, these two teams will formally mark the start of the 2025 season, and they’ve played out some compelling matches in previous years.

2024 was no different, as Qalandars’ innings was marked by a superb unbeaten knock of 71 by South African superstar Rassie van der Dussen, which came off just 41 balls. He helped the Qalandars get back on track after they lost their way a bit during the middle overs.

There were plenty of fireworks, but United went about their business serenely. An unbeaten 138-run stand between Khan and Salman got United over the line. While 196 initially seemed like a challenging target, United completed the run chase with 10 balls to spare.

Quetta Gladiators vs Lahore Qalandars (February 19, 2024)

A thrilling match between two of the finest PSL teams, Qalandars had a couple of reprieves, which included opening batter Sahibzada Farhan, who was initially dropped when on 44 before making 62 off 43 deliveries.

Jahandad Khan came to the fore and blitzed 45 off 17 balls after being promoted to No.5, and it was a decision that was vindicated. Khan thrived in the final few overs, hitting four sixes and three boundaries.

In response, the Gladiators made a swift start chasing 187, with Jason Roy and Saud Shakeel putting on a 69-run partnership. However, Roy was dropped twice, and it seemed like the run chase was in danger of capitulating when both batters fell in successive overs.

However, Khawaja Nafay came to the rescue with an unbeaten knock of 60 from 31 deliveries as the Gladiators stormed past the finishing post with five wickets intact and five balls to spare.

Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi (March 16, 2024)

In the lead-up to the 2024 tournament, United had created a dynasty, winning two of the past three editions.

After opting to put Zalmi into bat, it looked like it was a decision that had the potential to backfire. Zalmi made 185/5 from their 20 overs. Their opener Saim Ayub shone, hitting 73 from 44 balls, while United captain Shadab Khan featured in five dismissals, including taking four catches in the outfield.

It seemed that Zalmi’s plan to include three spinners would pay dividends, especially when Hales and Salman departed early. Martin Guptill (34) tossed his wicket away by looping a shot that was taken at mid-on, leaving United flailing at 50/4 during the batting power play.

But the hallmark of champions is when a team manages to turn things around when facing adversity. Imad Wasim stood tall as he hit 59 from 40 deliveries.

United needed 35 from the last three overs, and it seemed like it was going to go right down to the wire. However, Haider Ali, who bludgeoned 52 from 29, made light work of Aamer Jamal, striking two sixes to all but guide United to victory. The win came with an over to spin, and United set up a title decider with the Sultans in the final.

Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars (March 9, 2024)

Although the run chase here was the lowest from the 2024 edition, it was the most nail-biting.

Abdullah Shafique (55) and Fakhar Zaman (54) provided the platform for what seemed like a competitive total of 177/5 after the Kings captain decided to make the Qalandars bat first following the coin toss.

However, the Kings were undeterred in chasing down 178, even though there was a comical run out where Tim Seifert lost his wicket after a major miscommunication with Shoaib Malik. 

Although Qalandars’ Zamar Khan only conceded five runs from the first five balls of the last over, Malik held his nerve and brought up victory in the final delivery. This is one match we won’t forget in a hurry!