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Test Cricket: Lord\u2019s has witnessed some thrilling successful run chases in Test cricket. The top five highest chases showcase remarkable batting performances under pressure. These matches highlight teams\u2019 resilience and strategic play on one of cricket\u2019s most iconic grounds. Each chase set records and left a lasting impact on the history of Test cricket at Lord\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

England \u2013 218\/3 vs New Zealand, 1965<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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In a 1965 Test at Lord\u2019s, England chased down a target of 216 runs set by New Zealand.<\/a> The Kiwis were dismissed for 175 in their first innings, while Colin Cowdrey\u2019s century helped England reach 307 all out. New Zealand fought back strongly in their second innings, scoring 347, setting England a target of 216. Geoff Boycott (76) and Ted Dexter (80*) both scored fifties to guide England to a comfortable seven-wicket victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Cricket: England \u2013 279\/5 vs New Zealand, 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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During the 2022 Lord\u2019s Test against New Zealand, England\u2019s bowlers James Anderson and Matthew Potts took four wickets each to bowl out New Zealand for 132. England then collapsed, scoring just 141 in reply. New Zealand piled up 285 in their second innings, led by Daryl Mitchell\u2019s century (108). Chasing 277 to win, Joe Root\u2019s unbeaten 115 helped England secure a thrilling five-wicket win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

South Africa \u2013 282\/5 vs Australia, 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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In the ICC World Test Championship<\/a> final at Lord\u2019s in 2025, South Africa chased 282 runs against Australia. Australia posted 212 in their first innings, with Kagiso Rabada taking five wickets. South Africa struggled in their first innings, being bowled out for 138. Australia then scored 207 in their second innings, setting the target. Opener Aiden Markram\u2019s brilliant 136 laid the foundation for South Africa\u2019s five-wicket victory and their first ICC WTC title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Cricket: England \u2013 282\/3 vs New Zealand, 2004<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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In the 2004 Lord\u2019s Test, New Zealand scored 386 in the first innings, led by Stephen Fleming. Andrew Strauss responded with a century as England made 441. New Zealand then scored 336 in their second innings, thanks to centuries by Mark Richardson and a strong 96 from Brendon McCullum. Chasing 282, Nasser Hussain\u2019s unbeaten 103 helped England win by seven wickets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Cricket: West Indies \u2013 344\/1 vs England, 1984<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The highest successful chase at Lord\u2019s came in 1984 when West Indies chased 342 runs to win.<\/a> England scored 286 in the first innings, with Graeme Fowler making a century. West Indies were bowled out for 245, aided by Ian Botham\u2019s eight-wicket haul. England declared their second innings at 300\/9, setting 342 to win. Opener Gordon Greenidge smashed an unbeaten 214, supported by Larry Gomes\u2019 unbeaten 92, leading West Indies to a dominant nine-wicket victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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