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List of Best Second-Innings Batting Performances in IPL

A list of the greatest batting performances while chasing (second innings) in IPL history, covering the most explosive and match-winning chase innings.

3 itemsUpdated Mar 23, 2026

Some of the IPL's greatest individual innings have come while chasing — where the pressure of a target and the match context make explosive batting even more remarkable. Brendon McCullum's 158* in the inaugural IPL match (chasing 222) remains the highest score by a chasing batter in a successful run chase in IPL history. Vaibhav Suryavanshi's 101 off 38 balls in 2025 (chasing 210) and multiple Kohli masterchases define this category.

#	Name	Year	Score	Target	Outcome
1	Brendon McCullum — 158* While Chasing (2008) KKR vs RCB \| Inaugural Match \| Chasing 222 — Lost Despite 158* Brendon McCullum's 158* in the inaugural IPL match while chasing RCB's 222 remains extraordinary — he almost single-handedly overhauled the target but KKR fell short. The innings was the highest second-innings score in a lost match in IPL history.	2,008	158*	222	KKR lost despite McCullum's heroics
2	Vaibhav Suryavanshi — 101 While Chasing (2025) RR vs GT \| Chasing 210 \| Century in 35 Balls Vaibhav Suryavanshi's 101 off 38 balls for RR while chasing GT's 209/4 in IPL 2025 is the greatest second-innings performance by any teenager in T20 cricket history. RR chased with 8 wickets and 25 balls to spare.	2,025	101	210	RR won with 8 wickets and 25 balls to spare
3	Manish Pandey — 94* While Chasing in 2014 Final KKR vs KXIP \| IPL Final Chase Manish Pandey's unbeaten 94 off 50 balls while chasing KXIP's 199/4 in the 2014 IPL final is the greatest individual contribution in any IPL final chase — delivering KKR their second title.	2,014	94*	200	—

This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 23, 2026.

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