India reach historic mark with 20th successful 300+ ODI chase
India reinforced their status as world cricket’s premier chasers on January 11, becoming the first team in ODI history to hunt down 300-plus targets 20 times after another composed run chase against New Zealand. The milestone came in a high-scoring series clash, highlighting India’s depth and clarity under pressure.
Facing a daunting total, India paced the innings smartly, laying a solid foundation before lifting the tempo in the final overs. The batting unit once again delivered collectively, ensuring the required rate never slipped out of control. “We stay calm and trust our process when chasing big scores,” captain Rohit Sharma said.
New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson acknowledged India’s control, saying: “We had runs on the board, but India executed their chase better.” Cricket analyst Ravi Shastri added: “This team understands tempo better than anyone in ODI cricket.”
The achievement lifts India clear of rivals Australia and underlines their dominance in run chases as they continue to redefine modern one-day cricket.