Chasing has been the go-to option, for almost everyone captain, when it comes to T20 Internationals. They usually back their batsmen to come good while chasing. We will now have a look at the highest individual T20I scores by Indian batsmen while chasing.

10. Virat Kohli (2017)

India had toured Sri Lanka for an all-format tour, and won every single match. They won the test series 3-0, ODI series 5-0, and this one-off T20I game. This game had Sri Lanka bat first. They were cruising in the powerplay, getting to 60-2. But in the end, they managed only 170. During the chase, Kohli got in at No. 3. He came in at third over, and almost stayed till the end. He was the man-of-the-match. Virat Kohli scored 82 runs in this match.

9. Virat Kohli (2016)

This game was the final group stage game for India against Australia in the 2016 T20 World Cup. The game was a virtual quarterfinal, as the winner would advance to the semifinals, and the loser, would be eliminated. India was chasing a target of 161, and needed 67 off six overs, when the fourth wicket fell. Kohli then stepped up, and managed to chase the target alongside MS Dhoni in the other end. Virat Kohli scored 82 not out in this match.

8. Virat Kohli (2020)

This game was the final match of the India tour of Australia T20I series. Australia batted first, and made 186. In response to that, despite Kohli scoring 80+, India couldn’t make it as they fell short by 12 runs. Virat Kohli scored 85 runs in this match.

7. Rohit Sharma (2019)

India hosted Bangladesh for a three-match series, and lost the first match. In this game, India had to chase 154. Rohit Sharma’s quickfire knock ensured that India won the game by 16 th over itself. Rohit Sharma took just 43 balls for his knock, and he ended up as the Man of the Match. Rohit Sharma scored 85 runs in this match.

6. Shikhar Dhawan (2018)

This game was the final match of the West Indies tour of India T20I series. West Indies batted first, and made 181. In response to that, despite Shikhar Dhawan scoring 90+, India found themselves at a precarious position. But eventually, they sealed a thrilling last ball victory. Dhawan was the Man of the Match. Shikhar Dhawan scored 92 runs in this match.

5. Virat Kohli (2019)

Chasing 208, India started at a decent pace, but in halfway mark, Kohli was pretty slow, with just 20 from 20 balls. However, from there on, he had an insane acceleration, scoring 74 off the next 30 balls, and winning India the game, with more than an over to spare. Virat Kohli scored 94 not out in this match.

4. Rohit Sharma (2018)

This game was the final match of the India tour of England T20I series. England batted first, and made 198. In response to that, Rohit Sharma’s 56-ball century just blew away any chances England had to win. Rohit Sharma scored 100 not out in this match.

3. KL Rahul (2018)

This was the first game of the same series just mentioned above. England scored 159. The target of 160 proved to be insufficient, as KL Rahul reached his century in his 53 rd ball, and his knock ensured, India won the game with ten balls to spare. KL Rahul scored 101 not out in this match.

2. KL Rahul (2016)

India toured West Indies and USA, and this game was played in Florida, USA. West Indies batted first and scored 245 runs. In response to this absolutely massive score, India too went strong, especially KL Rahul. He reached his century in just 46 balls. In the end, India lost the match by just one run. KL Rahul scored 110 not out in this match.

1. Suryakumar Yadav (2022)

India toured England for a three-match T20I series, and this was the final game. India had to chase 216 to win. At a stage, India was 31-3, when Suryakumar Yadav and Shreyas Iyer had a partnership of 119 runs, in 61 balls. However, it proved to be insufficient, as despite Yadav scoring at a strike rate of over 210, the wickets fell at the other end. India ended up losing the match by 17 runs. Suryakumar Yadav scored 117 runs in this match.