The highest run chase ever pulled off in a men's Test at Lord's

[cricfan]

As of June 2025, 🏆 the highest successful run chase in men's Test cricket at Lord's is: 344/1 by West Indies vs. England, 1984

In the second innings of the second Test of the 1984 series, the West Indies chased down a target of 342 runs with remarkable ease. Gordon Greenidge played a monumental innings, scoring an unbeaten 214 runs, while Larry Gomes supported with 92 not out. Their partnership guided the West Indies to a nine-wicket victory, marking the highest successful run chase at Lord's

📊 Other Notable Successful Chases at Lord's

          

Rank	Runs Chased	Team	Opponent	Year	Notable Players
1	344/1	West Indies	England	1984	Gordon Greenidge (214*)
2	282/5	South Africa	Australia	2025	Aiden Markram (136*)
3	282/3	England	New Zealand	2004	Andrew Strauss (112 & 83), Nasser Hussain (103*)
4	277/5	England	New Zealand	2022	Joe Root (115*)
5	218/3	England	New Zealand	1965	Geoff Boycott (76), Ted Dexter (80*)

In the 2025 World Test Championship final, South Africa achieved a historic victory by successfully chasing down 282 runs against Australia. Aiden Markram's stellar 136* anchored the chase, supported by Temba Bavuma's 66. This win ended South Africa's 27-year ICC trophy drought.

[Ramesh]

Brooo, chasing 344 back in '84 without breaking a sweat? That's just wild 😳🔥. Greenidge was basically in God mode... 214 like it's a casual net session 😂