What is the highest successful chase in Test cricket?

In an exciting final day flourish, both South Africa and Afghanistan are going for the highest run chase in men’s Test cricket in their respective matches.

While South Africa is chasing 421 against Australia in Durban, Afghanistan is going for a 479-target against Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi.

If either of the team chases its target, it will be the highest successful win in the red-ball cricket.

Currently, West Indies holds the record of highest successful chase — 418 against Australia in 2003 at St. Johns.

List of record target chases in men’s Tests:

1) West Indies — 418 vs Australia, 2003 in St Johns

2) South Africa — 414 vs Australia, 2008 in Perth

3) Australia — 404 vs England, 1948 in Leeds

4) India — 403 vs West Indies, 1976 in Port of Spain

5) West Indies — 395 vs Bangladesh, 2021 in Chattogram

Published on Oct 13, 2026