 "India tops the list in Brisbane's highest successful run-chase in Tests")
The Gabba, Brisbane, often regarded as a fortress for Australia, has witnessed some memorable fourth-innings run-chases in Test cricket. At the top of the list stands India’s remarkable 329/7 against Australia on January 15, 2021. Chasing 328 runs, India scripted history, scoring at 3.39 runs per over (RPO) to seal a victory that ended Australia’s 32-year unbeaten streak at the venue. Check India vs Australia 3rd Test full scorecard here
The hosts Australia features heavily on the list, with the second-highest successful chase recorded on November 9, 1951. Australia chased down 236 runs against the West Indies, finishing at 236/7 in 85.7 overs, with a modest scoring rate of 2.06 RPO.
The third spot also belongs to Australia, when they comfortably chased 219 against the West Indies on November 28, 1975, reaching 219/2 at a brisk 2.92 RPO. Another notable chase came on November 26, 1982, when Australia secured a target of 188 against England, finishing at 190/3 with an RPO of 3.12.
A modern highlight occurred on November 23, 2017, when Australia’s openers dominated England, finishing 173/0 in 50 overs while chasing 170, scoring at 3.46 RPO.
England’s best effort at Brisbane came on December 1, 1978, when they successfully chased 170 against Australia, ending at 170/3 in 53.5 overs.
Other standout chases include Australia’s 157/0 against England on November 23, 1990, and their rapid 130/6 against India on December 17, 2014, where they achieved the target of 128 at an impressive 5.61 RPO.
| Highest successful run-chase in Brisbane Test histpry | ||||||
| Team | Score | Overs | Target | RPO | Opposition | Start Date |
| India | 329/7 | 97 | 328 | 3.39 | v Australia | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Australia | 236/7 | 85 | 236 | 2.06 | v West Indies | 9 Nov 1951 |
| Australia | 219/2 | 56 | 219 | 2.92 | v West Indies | 28 Nov 1975 |
| Australia | 190/3 | 60.5 | 188 | 3.12 | v England | 26 Nov 1982 |
| Australia | 173/0 | 50 | 170 | 3.46 | v England | 23 Nov 2017 |
| England | 170/3 | 53.5 | 170 | 2.37 | v Australia | 1 Dec 1978 |
| England | 162/4 | 79.4 | 160 | 2.03 | v Australia | 10 Feb 1933 |
| Australia | 157/0 | 46 | 157 | 3.41 | v England | 23 Nov 1990 |
| Australia | 147/2 | 51 | 147 | 2.12 | v England | 5 Dec 1958 |
| Australia | 130/6 | 23.1 | 128 | 5.61 | v India | 17 Dec 2014 |
| Australia | 97/1 | 32.1 | 94 | 3.01 | v New Zealand | 4 Dec 1987 |
| Australia | 74/0 | 14.2 | 74 | 5.16 | v Pakistan | 5 Nov 1999 |
| England | 77/3 | 22.3 | 75 | 3.42 | v Australia | 14 Nov 1986 |
| Australia | 63/0 | 21.3 | 63 | 2.93 | v New Zealand | 28 Nov 1980 |
| West Indies | 63/1 | 19.1 | 63 | 3.28 | v Australia | 18 Nov 1988 |
| Australia | 58/0 | 24.5 | 56 | 2.33 | v India | 29 Nov 1991 |
| West Indies | 26/2 | 9.1 | 23 | 2.83 | v Australia | 23 Nov 1984 |
| Australia | 19/1 | 2.2 | 19 | 8.14 | v New Zealand | 1 Dec 2011 |
| Australia | 3/0 | 2.2 | 3 | 1.28 | v Pakistan | 27 Nov 1981 |