Highest targets chased in India-West Indies Tests
Over the years, both India and the West Indies have had many memorable encounters. Both sides boast a plethora of batters who can dominate any bowling attack in the world. Over the 98 Test matches that West Indies and India have competed in, there have been many where the batters have put in excellent performances and chased down huge targets. Continuing on the same, let us have a look at the top three highest target chases in India-West Indies Tests.
3) 196 runs (1989)
The third-highest target that was chased down in a Test game between India and the West Indies was in April 1989 when India toured the Caribbean. It was the 2nd Test of the series and as India came in to bat first, they notched up 321 runs and the West Indies replied with 377. Ravi Shastri’s knock of 107 runs in the second innings helped India set a target of 196 for the hosts, which they were able to chase with ease, winning the game by eight wickets.
2) 276 runs (2011, 1987)
The second-highest target chase has happened twice, once back in 1987 and in 2011 as well. The West Indies emerged victorious in 1987 with the Indian team winning the tie in 2011. In a stroke of coincidence, both matches were won by a five-wicket margin. Skipper Viv Richards’ unbeaten century helped his side win the game in 1987 whereas a sensational effort by the Indian batting lineup secured the win for the side in 2011.
1) 406 runs (1976)
The highest-ever target chase in a Test match between India and the West Indies came back in 1976. Batting first, Viv Richards’ knock of 177 runs helped the West Indies post 359 runs in the first innings. In response, India only managed 228. Batting in the second inning, Alvin Kallicharran added more to India’s misery with a century as West Indies declared for 271, giving the visitors a target of 406. As all hope looked lost, Sunil Gavaskar stepped up and put in a sensational performance, scoring 102, with Gundappa Viswanath scoring 112. India completed a sensational run chase and won the game by six wickets.
