Yesterday in the Indian Premier League match between the Mumbai Indians and the Rajasthan Royals, the Mumbai Indians chased the 91-run target at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in just 8.2 overs. The Mumbai-based franchise first restricted the Jaipur-based franchise to 90/9 in 20 overs. Since the Rohit Sharma-led outfit needed a boost in their net run rate, they went all out from the word go.
The Mumbai Indians then took only 50 balls to score 91 runs and won the game by eight wickets. Ishan Kishan starred in the team’s win as he scored 50 runs off 25 deliveries and played an important role in the victory of the Mumbai Indians team. However, fans should note that this is not the fastest run-chase in the history of the Indian Premier League. There have been a few instances when the second innings target was scored even before 8.2 overs. Here’s a look at the top four fastest run-chases in IPL history.
4. RCB – 8.1 overs vs. PBKS, IPL 2018
The Royal Challengers Bangalore and the Punjab Kings have been involved in some close matches over the last 14 years of the IPL. However, in the year 2018, there was a one-sided match that RCB won. It happened in Indore. Punjab batted first and scored only 88 runs. Virat Kohli and Parthiv Patel had an unbeaten partnership of 92 runs to help RCB win by ten wickets in 8.1 overs.
3. PBKS – 7.5 overs vs. DC, IPL 2017
Punjab Kings hosted the Delhi Capitals for a match in Mohali during the 2017 edition of the Indian Premier League. Playing under Glenn Maxwell’s captaincy, PBKS bowled out DC for just 67 runs. Punjab then chased the 68-run total in just 7.5 overs, losing one wicket.
2. KTK – 7.2 overs vs. RR, IPL 2011
Kochi Tuskers Kerala played only one season of IPL, and in that tournament, they chased a 98-run target against Rajasthan Royals in just 7.2 overs. That match happened in Indore. Kochi lost two wickets but ensured that they won the match in just 44 balls.
1. MI – 5.3 overs vs. KKR, IPL 2008
Mumbai Indians are the only team to chase a target in the first six overs. In a match against KKR in 2008, MI chased the 68-run target in 5.3 overs, thanks to S Jayasuriya’s 17-ball 48.
