Highest successful chases by 'A' sides

KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan propel India A to highest-ever run chase by an A side after thrashing Australia A. Let's have a look at the other highest successful chases by 'A' sides.

Payal DebnathSeptember 26, 2025 at 12:36 PM2 min read
Highest successful chases by 'A' sides
KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan propel India A to highest-ever run chase by an A side after thrashing Australia A. Let's have a look at the other highest successful chases by 'A' sides.

KL Rahul’s majestic unbeaten 176 and Sai Sudharsan’s fine century guided India A to a five-wicket win over Australia A on Day 4 of the second four-day unofficial Test in Lucknow. It is the highest successful chase by an ‘A’ side in history. The record chase in Lucknow saw India A complete a series win by 1-0 after the first match ended in a draw. India A has made history with the highest successful fourth-innings chase by any ‘A’ side, surpassing Australia A’s 367 against Sri Lanka A in Hambantota, 2022.

Let's have a look at the other highest successful chases by 'A' sides.

Highest successful chases by 'A' sides

Team Opponent Target Chased Venue Year
India-A Australia-A 412 Lucknow 2022
Australia-A Sri Lanka-A 367 Hambantota 2022
West Indies-A England-A 365 St. John's, Antigua 2006
New Zealand-A Australia-A 365 Lincoln 2023
India-A Nottinghamshire 340 Trent Bridge 2003

1. Ind A 412 vs Aus A | Lucknow 2025

Highest successful chases by 'A' sides

KL Rahul produced a majestic unbeaten 176 to script history as India A pulled off a sensational record chase of 412 against Australia A in the second Unofficial Test at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. The five-wicket win sealed the two-match series 1-0 after the opener had ended in a draw.

The chase is now the highest successful fourth-innings pursuit by any ‘A’ side, surpassing Australia A’s 367 against Sri Lanka A at Hambantota in 2022. For India A, it bettered the previous best of 340 achieved against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge in 2003.

Also Read: From Easwaran to Manoj: 12 Indian players who scored most FC runs without playing tests for India

2. Aus A 367 vs SL A | Hambantota 2022

Queensland wicketkeeper Jimmy Peirson completed an outstanding match for Australia A with an unbeaten century to lead them home in a big run chase of 367 runs against Sri Lanka A.

The victory was made more impressive by the fact Australia A were struggling on 69 for 4 having been left a target 367. Firstly, Peirson added 151 with Henry Hunt who made a fine century of his own and then the match-clinching partnership in an unbroken stand of 150 with allrounder Aaron Hardie.

Payal Debnath

Payal Debnath is a content writer with a deep passion for cricket. With years of experience covering sports content, she brings a unique perspective to every piece, from player analyses to match previews and game recaps. A lifelong fan of MS Dhoni, she draws inspiration from Dhoni's calm under pressure, leadership skills, and unmatched finishing ability. Combining a love for the game with a decent writing style, she delivers captivating content that keeps fans informed and engaged.

View Profile
We use cookies to improve your experience and understand site usage. By continuing, you agree to our cookie policy.