In the IPL 2025 Final between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Rajat Patidar-led RCB batted first and scored 190/9 in Ahmedabad. Punjab Kings now require 191 runs to win their inaugural IPL title.
RCB got off to a good start, but Punjab Kings continued to take wickets at regular intervals, slowing the run rate of RCB. Arshdeep Singh had a huge impact by picking up 3 wickets in the last over. Fans now want to know: what is the greatest run-chase in an IPL final?
Highest Run-Chase in IPL Final History
| Year | Team | Against | Target | Score |
| 2014 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Kings XI Punjab | 200 | 200/7 |
| 2012 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Chennai Super Kings | 191 | 192/5 |
| 2018 | Chennai Super Kings | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 179 | 181/2 |
| 2023 | Chennai Super Kings | Gujarat Titans | 171 | 171/5 |
| 2008 | Rajasthan Royals | Chennai Super Kings | 164 | 164/7 |
| 2020 | Mumbai Indians | Delhi Capitals | 157 | 157/5 |
| 2022 | Gujarat Titans | Rajasthan Royals | 131 | 133/3 |
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The record remains with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) who chased target of 200 in IPL 2014 against Punjab Kings (formerly known as Kings XI Punjab). Wriddhiman Saha scored a century for Punjab while batting first, but the 94 by Manish Pandey saw KKR win the match in 19.3 overs.
The second position is also held by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as they chased down 191 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2012 to lift their first IPL title.
Now in 2025, Punjab have to chase 191 runs, which would be the third-highest run-chase in IPL final history if they manage to do so.
In the ongoing Final between RCB and PBKS at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, Virat Kohli scored the highest for RCB with 43 runs on 35 balls with 3 fours. and Kyle Jamieson each took 3 wickets for Punjab Kings.
