England has pulled off some remarkable run chases in Test cricket history. Their top five successful chases include iconic wins like the 378-run chase against India at Edgbaston in 2022 and the 362-run chase against Australia in the 2019 Ashes. These feats highlight England’s resilience, aggressive batting, and ability to perform under pressure in challenging conditions.
Test Cricket: 315/4 vs Australia – Leeds, 2001
Despite losing the Ashes 2001 series 1-4, England pulled off an incredible win in the fourth Test at Headingley, registering their fourth-highest successful chase in Test history. After conceding a first-innings lead of 138 (Australia: 447, England: 309), the Aussies declared at 176/4 in the second innings, setting England a target of 315. England stumbled early at 33/2, but Mark Butcher’s career-best unbeaten 173 led them to a remarkable 315/4 victory.
Test Cricket: 332/7 vs Australia – Melbourne, 1928
England’s first-ever successful chase of over 300 came in the 1928 Ashes at the MCG. Australia posted 397 in the first innings, with centuries from Alan Kippax and Jack Ryder. England replied with 417, powered by Wally Hammond’s double century (200). In the second innings, Australia added 351 with centuries from Bill Woodfull and a young Don Bradman, setting a target of 332. England’s top order delivered steady partnerships, and Herbert Sutcliffe’s 135 guided them to 332/7 in 159.5 overs.
Test Cricket: 362/9 vs Australia – Leeds, 2019
Ben Stokes produced one of the greatest fourth-innings performances in Test history during the third Ashes Test at Headingley. Chasing 359, England were bowled out for just 67 in the first innings after Australia’s 179. In their second innings, Australia posted 246, setting a steep target. Despite efforts from Joe Root (77) and Joe Denly (50), England crumbled to 286/9. Then came the legendary 76-run stand between Stokes (135) and Jack Leach (1), taking England to an unforgettable 362/9 win.
Test Cricket: 373/5 vs India – Leeds, 2025
England recorded their second-highest chase in Test cricket at Headingley against India in 2025. Set a target of 371, England chased it down with ease, scoring 373/5 in just 82 overs. Ben Duckett led the charge with a fluent 149 off 170 balls. Despite India registering five centuries across both innings (471 & 364), England’s aggressive approach sealed a historic win.
Test Cricket: 378/3 vs India – Birmingham, 2022
Under Ben Stokes’ leadership, England adopted a fearless style of play. It paid off in the rescheduled fifth Test against India in 2022. Trailing by 132 after the first innings, England bowled out India for 245 in the second, setting up a chase of 378. Openers Alex Lees (56) and Zak Crawley (46) laid the foundation with a 107-run stand. Then, Joe Root (142) and Jonny Bairstow (114) stitched an unbeaten 269-run partnership to complete the chase in under three sessions—England’s highest successful chase in Test history.
