The first Test match between India and Bangladesh at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai took an exciting turn on Saturday as India declared their second innings at 287/4, setting a daunting target of 515 runs for Bangladesh. This target stands as the highest ever set for a team to chase in the fourth innings at Chepauk, surpassing the previous record of 482 runs set by England against India in 2021. While England went on to win that match, the highest successful run chase at this venue remains India’s memorable pursuit of 387 runs against England in 2008, which they achieved with six wickets in hand.
This challenging target puts Bangladesh in a tough spot, demanding a monumental effort to achieve victory. The match is poised for an intriguing and potentially thrilling conclusion, with the fate of the Test hanging in the balance.
Here’s a list of the highest targets set at Chepauk:
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By India – 515 vs Bangladesh, 2024 – Result awaited
2.
By India – 482 vs England, 2021 – India won
3.
By England – 452 vs India, 1934 – England won
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By England – 420 vs India, 2021 – England won
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By India – 416 vs West Indies, 1989 – India won
The stage is set for a captivating finish to the first Test, and fans are eagerly awaiting to see if Bangladesh can pull off a remarkable chase or if India can secure a convincing victory.
