RCB Pull Off Record Run Chase in IPL 2025 – Top 5 Highest Chases in Their History

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pulled off a historic chase in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 by chasing down a massive target of 228 runs against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on May 27. Led by strong performances from Jitesh Sharma and Mayank Agarwal, RCB reached 230/4 in just 18.4 overs — their highest successful run chase ever in the IPL.

This incredible effort is now the third-highest run chase in IPL history, with only Punjab Kings' 262-run chase in 2024 and another match ranked above it.

RCB Pull Off Record Run Chase in IPL 2025 – Top 5 Highest Chases in Their History

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pulled off a historic chase in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 by chasing down a massive target of 228 runs against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on May 27. Led by strong performances from Jitesh Sharma and Mayank Agarwal, RCB reached 230/4 in just 18.4 overs — their highest successful run chase ever in the IPL.

This incredible effort is now the third-highest run chase in IPL history, with only Punjab Kings' 262-run chase in 2024 and another match ranked above it.

🔥 Top 5 Successful Run Chases by RCB in IPL History

🏏 1. RCB vs LSG – 2025

• Target: 228

• Score: 230/4 (18.4 overs)

• Ground: Lucknow

• Run Rate: 12.32

• Date: May 27, 2025

🏏 2. RCB vs Gujarat Titans – 2024

• Target: 200

• Score: 206/1 (16 overs)

• Ground: Ahmedabad

• Run Rate: 12.87

• Date: April 28, 2024

🏏 3. RCB vs Kings XI Punjab – 2010

• Target: 204

• Score: 204/2 (18.5 overs)

• Ground: Bengaluru

• Run Rate: 10.83

• Date: March 16, 2010

🏏 4. RCB vs Rising Pune Supergiants – 2016

• Target: 192

• Score: 195/3 (19.3 overs)

• Ground: Bengaluru

• Run Rate: 10.00

• Date: May 7, 2016

🏏 5. RCB vs Delhi Daredevils – 2018

• Target: 182

• Score: 187/5 (19 overs)

• Ground: Delhi

• Run Rate: 9.84

• Date: May 12, 2018

🏆 Third-Highest Run Chase in IPL History

RCB’s recent win over LSG is now part of IPL history as one of the top 3 highest run chases ever. The current record for the highest successful chase belongs to Punjab Kings, who chased down a target of 262 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024.

🥇 Highest Run Chases in IPL History

1. Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2024): 262

2. Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings (2025): 246

3. RCB vs Lucknow Super Giants (2025): 228

4. Rajasthan Royals vs KKR (2024): 224

5. Rajasthan Royals vs PBKS (2020): 224

🏏 RCB to Face PBKS in Qualifier 1

After their thrilling chase, RCB finished the league stage in second place with 19 points and a Net Run Rate of +0.301. They will now play Qualifier 1 against Punjab Kings on May 29.

A win will take RCB straight to the IPL 2025 Final on June 3. If they lose, they’ll still have a chance to reach the final through Qualifier 2, where they’ll face the winner of the Eliminator match.