India’s successful chase of 406 against West Indies in the second ODI at Guwahati on 30 September 2026 now ranks as the second-highest successful run chase in ODI history. The margin of victory was 8 wickets, with 39 balls remaining, placing the result among the most statistically significant chases ever captured in CricStats’ international scorecard database.
India’s chase enters an elite historical bracket
Successful chases above 400 remain extremely rare in ODI cricket. India’s 406-run pursuit is only the second instance in the all-time list, behind South Africa’s 438 against Australia in 2006 and ahead of several landmark pursuits in the 360s and 370s.
What makes this result notable is not just the final total, but the efficiency of the chase. Winning by 8 wickets with 39 balls left indicates a strong rate of scoring and a controlled finish, even in a high-pressure, high-target scenario.
Top successful ODI run chases in CricStats data
| Rank | Target | Winner | Result | Match |
|---|
| 1 | 438 | South Africa | Won by 1 wicket (1 ball remaining) | South Africa vs Australia, 2006 |
| 2 | 406 | India | Won by 8 wickets (39 balls remaining) | India vs West Indies, 2026 |
| 3 | 372 | South Africa | Won by 4 wickets (4 balls remaining) | South Africa vs Australia, 2016 |
| 4 | 364 | England | Won by 6 wickets (8 balls remaining) | West Indies vs England, 2019 |
| 5 | 362 | India | Won by 9 wickets (39 balls remaining) | India vs Australia, 2013 |
| 6 | 362 | South Africa | Won by 4 wickets (4 balls remaining) | India vs South Africa, 2025 |
| 7 | 359 | Australia | Won by 4 wickets (13 balls remaining) | India vs Australia, 2019 |
| 8 | 359 | England | Won by 6 wickets (31 balls remaining) | England vs Pakistan, 2019 |
| 9 | 356 | Bermuda | Won by 8 wickets (9 balls remaining) | Bermuda vs Uganda, 2009 |
| 10 | 356 | India | Won by 3 wickets (11 balls remaining) | India vs England, 2017 |
Context within India’s ODI chase profile
India already had a place in the top 10 with the 362 against Australia in 2013 and the 356 against England in 2017. The 406 against West Indies pushes India’s presence in this elite group even higher, giving the side multiple entries in the greatest chase table.
Historically, ODI run chases above 350 have been a defining marker of batting depth and tempo. Only a small cluster of teams have reached the upper end of that range, and the 406 now sits above all but one performance in the format’s recorded history.
What the numbers say about the chase
The winning margin of 8 wickets is important because it shows India did not merely edge home. With 39 balls left, the chase was completed with time to spare, which suggests a sustained scoring rate across the innings rather than a last-over rescue.
In analytical terms, a 406 chase combines two rare features: a very high target and a comparatively comfortable finish. That balance places the match among the most efficient large successful pursuits ever produced in ODI cricket.
Why this result matters in historical comparison
The gap between India’s 406 and the third-highest chase, South Africa’s 372, is 34 runs. That is a substantial margin at this level and underlines how exceptional the Guwahati result is in the context of ODI scoring history.
CricStats’ database shows that the top 10 list is heavily concentrated in the 350-plus range, but only two successful chases have crossed 400. India’s entry into that bracket makes this performance a statistical outlier rather than just another high-scoring ODI.
Historical gap between top chases
| Comparison | Runs | Difference |
|---|
| 1st vs 2nd | 438 vs 406 | 32 runs |
| 2nd vs 3rd | 406 vs 372 | 34 runs |
| 3rd vs 4th | 372 vs 364 | 8 runs |
| 5th vs 10th | 362 vs 356 | 6 runs |
As ODI batting standards have risen, the ceiling for successful chases has moved higher, but the 406 in Guwahati still stands apart. It is not just a big chase; it is a chase that now defines the second tier of ODI historical performance.
For India, this result adds another elite entry to its chase record. For the ODI record books, it reinforces how rare 400-plus pursuits remain, even in an era of higher scoring rates and more aggressive batting templates.