Top 10 Highest successful run chases in World T20

8. India – 173 v South Africa, 2014:

The second semi-final of the World T20 2014 between South Africa and India was an high-scoring affair where the Men in Blue prevailed with the help of Virat Kohli’s match-winning knock. South Africa had an average start after going into bat first. They lost Quinton de Kock and Hashim Amla quickly but the run rate was very good. Faf du Plessis (58 from 41 balls) and JP Duminy (45 from 40 balls) then batted sturdily and took the Proteas to a good position before David Miller (23 from 12 balls) gave the final thrust to the team total, taking it to 172/4 after 20 overs. India, In reply, began explosively but lost Rohit Sharma early. Then came Virat Kohli (72 from 44 balls) and changed the course of the match batting along with Ajinkya Rahane and Yuvraj Singh. India eventually chased down the target easily in 19.1 overs with Kohli remaining unconquered.