4 teams with the most successful 300+ ODI chases

With the best bowlers from a particular nation joining forces, no run comes easy in international cricket. As it takes only one delivery to end a batter’s stay in the middle, the willow wielders can’t afford to commit many errors. Meanwhile, a batter’s character and temperament are tested when it comes to chasing totals, particularly in limited-overs cricket.

As far as ODIs are concerned, multiple players need to contribute in order to chase down a big total. While the top-order batters have the onus to lay a solid foundation, the middle and lower-order batters are required to score swiftly. With the required run rate playing a big factor while chasing big totals, teams need to go with a precise plan to win matches.

Meanwhile, let’s look at four teams with most successful 300+ chases in ODIs:

4. Sri Lanka – 11                                            

Sri Lanka’s national team might not be among the strongest sides going around. However, they were a formidable force once. The 1996 World Cup-winners have availed services of several ODI greats including Sanath Jayasuriya, Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene. Overall, the Lankan Lions have won 11 matches while chasing 300 or more.

3. Australia – 11

Having won the ODI World cup a record five times, Australia were bound to feature in this list. From Ricky Ponting to David Warner, many batters from down under have given nightmares to prominent bowling attacks. Australia are known for their strong mental grit and ability to defy the odds. Owing to the same, they have chased down some big totals. Like Sri Lanka, Australia have also won 11 ODIs while chasing 300 or more.

2.  England – 13

After enduring a horrendous campaign in the 2015 World Cup, England became a force to reckon with in white-ball cricket. The Eoin Morgan-led side won one series after another and even lifted the 2019 World Cup. The Three Lions chased down some big totals even before 2015. To date, England have successfully chased down 13 totals of 300 or more in ODIs.

1. India – 19

The Men in Blue top this list, having chased down 300 or more 19 times. The side never had any shortage of quality batters and many prominent bowlers struggled against the Indian team. Some players like Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni particularly enjoyed chasing as they won several games for India.