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England's highest successful run chases in Test cricket

Take a look at England's most successful run chases in Test cricket.

Ben Stokes has been a pivotal part of the three highest run chases, acting as the catalyst for one and serving as the captain for two more.

But which matches make up the top five? Find out below.

England's highest successful run chases in Test cricket

378/3 vs India, Edgbaston 2022

After the fifth Test of the series was cancelled due to Covid-19, England and India met in September 2022. Rishabh Pant's 146 helped the tourists to a first-innings lead of 132, with England set a record 378.

The hosts cruised to victory by seven wickets with Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow posting unbeaten centuries.

373/5 vs India, Headingley 2025

Despite scoring 465 in the first innings, England were still set a target of 371 to win the first Test against India in 2025, but a superb 149 from Ben Duckett helped the hosts over the line.

362/9 vs Australia, Headingley 2019

One of the greatest Test matches of all time. With the Ashes on the line, Ben Stokes carried his team to the most dramatic one-wicket victory to keep the series alive.

332/7 vs Australia, MCG 1928

Back in the days of Don Bradman and Jack Hobbs, England and Australia combined for nearly 1,500 runs, with the tourists recording a three-wicket win after Herbert Sutcliffe's 135.

315/4 vs Australia, Headingley 2001

With Australia chasing a win in the fourth Test of the Ashes, stand-in captain Adam Gilchrist opted to declare, setting a target of 315.

England knocked off the total with ease, winning by six wickets after Mark Butcher's outstanding 173*.

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