In women’s ODIs, chasing huge totals is a true test of character, ability, and fortitude. There have been several exciting matches in Pakistan over the years where teams have overcome the odds and executed incredible run-chases. The Gaddafi and LCCA grounds have witnessed history being made. Here is a list of the top five highest successful chases.
1. Scotland Women vs. Ireland Women, April 2025
Ireland Women defeated Scotland Women by 1 wicket in an exciting match in Lahore, setting a new record for the most successful run chase in Pakistan. This game established a new standard for successful chases in the nation and demonstrated Ireland’s batting depth and tenacity. Ireland Women had their greatest successful ODI chase at the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier, defeating Scotland by one wicket after chasing down 269 on the last ball.
Following Scotland’s 268/7, which was led by Kathryn Bryce’s incredible 131*, Laura Delany capped off the chase with a match-winning 57*. Gaby Lewis (61) and Sarah Forbes (55), who opened with a 109-run partnership, gave Ireland a great start, but they quickly lost wickets to drop to 209/7. Before late drama saw Ava Canning and Cara Murray assist in completing the chase, Delany and Jane Maguire (28), rekindled hopes.
2. Ireland Women vs. Bangladesh Women, April 2025
In a thrilling match, Bangladesh Women defeated Ireland Women by two wickets in their ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2025 match in Lahore. Bangladesh was struggling at 186/8 after chasing 236 when Ritu Moni (67* off 61) and Nahida Akter (15*) stitched a record 54-run partnership for the ninth wicket to win with eight balls remaining.
Earlier, Laura Delany scored 63 and Orla Prendergast contributed 41 to Ireland’s 235/8 total. Bangladesh’s star player with the ball, Rabeya Khan, took 3/39. In reply, Nigar Sultana Joty (51) notched up a crucial fifty. However, it was Ritu Moni’s game-winning knock, 61-ball 67, with invaluable partnerships from tailenders – Fahima Khatun (28), Jannatul Ferdus (19), and Nahida Akter (18*), that helped Bangladesh seal the win.
3. Bangladesh Women vs. West Indies Women, April 2025
In the ICC Women’s World Cup qualifier in Lahore, West Indies Women defeated Bangladesh Women by an exciting margin of three wickets. With the help of Player of the Match performance from Aaliyah Alleyne, who took 4/39, and Chinelle Henry’s vital unbeaten 51, West Indies, who were chasing 228 runs, reached the target in 46 overs.
Earlier in the game, Bangladesh scored 227/9, with Fargana Hoque contributing 42 and Sharmin Akhter leading the way with 67. A late surge from Rabeya Khan (23*) gave Bangladesh a fighting total despite a middle-order collapse. West Indies responded by forming partnerships, and Henry persevered to lead her team home with 24 balls remaining.
4. Pakistan Women vs. West Indies Women, November 2021
The West Indies women won the third ODI in Karachi by six wickets, completing a commanding 3-0 ODI series victory over Pakistan. The visitors were down to 15 for 3 in a chase of 226 but Stafanie Taylor (102* off 117) brilliantly steadied the innings. She sealed the victory in 44 overs with an unbroken 128-run partnership with Chedean Nation (51*) and an 83-run partnership with Hayley Matthews (49).
Aliya Riaz’s unbeaten 44 and Muneeba Ali’s 58 helped Pakistan reach 225/7 earlier. Shakera Selman and Aaliyah Alleyne both took two wickets. Taylor became just the third woman in women’s ODI history to achieve the 5000-run mark with her seventh century in ODIs.
5. Ireland Women vs. Pakistan Women, November 2022
In the third ODI at Lahore, Pakistan Women defeated Ireland by five wickets to secure a 3-0 ODI series whitewash. Leah Paul (65) and Amy Hunter (41) gave Ireland a good start but collapsed from a comfortable 149/1 to 225 all out as Ghulam Fatima returned career-best figures of 5/34.
Pakistan lost both of their openers early. However, the innings was stabilized by a 124-run partnership between Sadaf Shamas (72) and Bismah Maroof (57). Omaima Sohail and Aliya Riaz made sure Pakistan chased down the target in 47.1 overs, despite the fact that both were eventually dismissed. Sidra Amin, who scored 277 runs throughout the series, was voted Player of the Series, while Fatima was selected Player of the Match.
