Interpreting the IPL’s fastest chases of 100 or more runs

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For the first time since 2016, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has advanced to the Indian Premier League (IPL) final.On Thursday in Mullanpur, the squad thrashed Punjab Kings by an overwhelming eight wickets in Qualifier 1.
With an outstanding performance, RCB's bowlers held PBKS to just 101 runs. Later, in just ten overs, their batsmen chased down the mark.
In the meanwhile, we examine the top three IPL chases of 100 or more targets.
For the first time since 2016, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has advanced to the Indian Premier League (IPL) final.
On Thursday in Mullanpur, the squad thrashed Punjab Kings by an overwhelming eight wickets in Qualifier 1.
With an outstanding performance, RCB’s bowlers held PBKS to just 101 runs. Later, in just ten overs, their batsmen chased down the mark.
In the meanwhile, we examine the top three IPL chases of 100 or more targets.

🥉 – KKR vs CSK, Chennai (2025) – Won in 10.1 Overs

The Kolkata Knight Riders sent a loud message earlier this season at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, thrashing the Chennai Super Kings in ruthless fashion.

Chasing a modest 104, Sunil Narine lit up the powerplay with a blistering 44 off just 18 balls. Quinton de Kock played a handy supporting role with 23 off 16.

Skipper Ajinkya Rahane (20* off 17) and Rinku Singh (15* off 12) ensured there were no hiccups as KKR cruised to 107/2 in just 10.1 overs.

Progress: 25% Complete – The Domination Begins


🥈 – RCB vs PBKS – Won in 10.0 Overs

Next up, Royal Challengers Bangalore made short work of a 102-run target, finishing the job in exactly 10 overs.

Phil Salt was in beast mode, smashing an unbeaten 56 off just 27 deliveries. Contributions from Virat Kohli (12), Mayank Agarwal (19), and Rajat Patidar (15*) ensured a swift chase.

The foundation was laid earlier by Suyash Sharma and Josh Hazlewood, who bagged three wickets apiece to rattle Punjab.

Progress: 50% Complete – Salt Ignites the Fire


🥇 – SRH vs LSG, Hyderabad (2024) – Won in 9.4 Overs

Sunrisers Hyderabad redefined explosive batting with one of the greatest run-chases in IPL history!

Chasing 166, Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma tore apart the LSG bowling attack, hammering 107 runs in the first 6 overs – the second-highest powerplay total ever.

They didn’t stop there – both remained unbeaten as SRH raced to 167/0 in just 9.4 overs. Head’s brutal 89* (30) and Abhishek’s fierce 75* (28) left fans in awe.

Progress: 75% Complete – Pure Carnage from the Openers


🏆 – RCB vs KKR, Bengaluru (2015) – Won in 9.4 Overs (DLS)

Back in 2015, a rain-curtailed thriller saw RCB pull off a 10-over chase with unmatched aggression.

Tasked with chasing 112 in 10 overs under DLS, Virat Kohli led from the front with a commanding 34 off 20. Chris Gayle blasted 21 off just 9 balls, while Mandeep Singh’s fiery 45* off 18 ensured RCB reached 115/3 in just 9.4 overs.

It was a classic DLS drama – and RCB came out all guns blazing!

Progress: 100% – Storm Completed with Style!

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