The game on its best moment which describes the beauty of Test cricket! The day-2 of the Test match between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s is something that.
South Africa faces a massive challenge in the WTC Final as they would like to chase down a daunting target which would be set by Australia. While the odds are stacked against them, cricket history shows that miraculous comebacks are possible. The highest successful run chase in Test history at Lord’s is 344 by West Indies against England in 1984.
South Africa itself holds the second spot, having chased 414 against Australia in 2008. If South Africa is to win, they’ll need composure, resilience, and a performance for the ages to rewrite cricket history.
David Bedingham is backing the Proteas to pull off their #WTC25 Final chase at Lord's 💪
— ICC (@ICC) June 13, 2025
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Here’s Top-3 Highest successful run-chases at Lord’s:
West Indies Against England (1985)
Chasing 345, West Indies pulled off one of the most dominant run chases in Test history, losing just 1 wicket.
England Against New Zealand (2004)
Chasing a moderately high target, England reached the total with only 3 wickets lost indicating solid partnerships.
England Against New Zealand (2022)
Moderate number of wickets lost suggests a balanced mix of stability and calculated risk.Possibly featured partnerships in the 4th and 5th wickets to guide the chase.
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