IND vs ENG 1st Test: Can England chase down 371-run target? What's highest successful run chases on English soil?

England have been set a target of 371 runs by India in the fourth innings of the ongoing first Test in Leeds. The highest successful run chase by England at home was when they chased down 378 runs against India in 2022. 

Koushik Paul
Updated24 Jun 2025, 03:46 PM IST
England's Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley will start the chase on Day 5 of the first Test against India.
England's Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley will start the chase on Day 5 of the first Test against India. (Reuters)

The first Test between India and England is all set for a thrilling finish after the hosts were given a target of 371 runs in the fourth innings following two hundreds from India's KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant on Monday at Headingley in Leeds. England were 21 without loss at stumps on Day 4, still needing 350 runs on the fifth and final day on Tuesday.

After taking a slender six-run lead in the first innings, India were all out for 364 in their second innings. In the final half and hour on Day 4, England survived the Indian pacers, especially three from Jasprit Bumrah, who had taken a five-wicket haul in the first innings.

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With less than four runs per over needed by England in the final three sessions of the Test match on Tuesday, rain might play a part in deciding the outcome of the game.

But the question is have England chased down such big targets in the fourth innings of a Test match at home ever? The answer is YES.

What's England's biggest run chase at home?

England's biggest successful run-chase on home soil came three years back against the same opposition when they chased down a 378-run target in Birmingham. The odds favour India on a fifth-day pitch, but England, in its ‘Bazball’ era, is confident of chasing down the target. If it does, it will set a record for England at Headingley.

England's highest successful run chase at home in Tests

Target (Runs)OpponentVenueYearResult
378IndiaEdgbaston, Birmingham2022Won by 7 wickets
359AustraliaHeadingley, Leeds2019Won by 1 wicket
315AustraliaHeadingley, Leeds2001Won by 6 wickets
299New ZealandTrent Bridge, Nottingham2022Won by 5 wickets
296New ZealandHeadingley, Leeds2022Won by 7 wickets
294New ZealandOld Trafford, Manchester2008Won by 6 wickets
284New ZealandTrent Bridge, Nottingham2004Won by 4 wickets

As far as the highest successful run chases in England are concerned, Australia holds the record when they chased down a 404-run target against England in 1948. Incidentally, the match was in Leeds, with Sir Don Bradman leading the charge with an unbeaten 173.

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Highest successful run-chases in England in Tests

Target (Runs)WinnerOpponentVenueYearMargin
404AustraliaEnglandLeeds1948By 7 wickets
378 EnglandIndiaBirmingham2022By 7 wickets
359 EnglandAustraliaLeeds2019By 1 wicket
 342West IndiesEnglandLord's1984By 9 wickets
322West IndiesEnglandLeeds2017By 5 wickets

Highest run-chases by England in Tests

Target (Runs)OpponentVenueYear
378IndiaBirmingham2022
359 AustraliaLeeds2019
332AustraliaMelbourne1928
315AustraliaLeeds2001
305New ZealandChristchurch1997

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