Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore has hosted some memorable battles in Test cricket since 1959, where Pakistan has emerged victorious in 12 of the 42 matches at the venue.
So far, 22 matches at Lahore have ended in a draw, while only 19 have produced results — 12 of these being fourth innings run-chases.
While chasing a target in the 4th innings becomes tougher in the sub-continent, South Africa stands a chance to script history in the first Test of their 2025 two-match tour of Pakistan.
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The Proteas restricted Pakistan to a 276 runs, courtesy of Senuran Muthusamy's 11 wickets in the match, with over two days left for the visitors to chase them and script a record chase at the venue.
In this article, The Sporting News takes a look at the highest successful Test chases in Lahore.
What are the highest successful Test chases at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore?
England holds the record of the highest chase in Lahore, when they chased 208 runs in 1961.
No other team has managed to chase any target over 200 runs at the stadium yet.
| Team | Target | Score | Opposition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 208 | 209/5 | Pakistan | 1961 |
| Pakistan | 178 | 181/4 | New Zealand | 1984 |
| Pakistan | 161 | 164/2 | South Africa | 2003 |
| Pakistan | 126 | 128/2 | India | 1978 |
| Australia | 122 | 123/3 | Pakistan | 1959 |
| Pakistan | 101 | 105/4 | New Zealand | 1976 |
| New Zealand | 82 | 82/5 | Pakistan | 1969 |
| Pakistan | 75 | 77/1 | New Zealand | 1990 |
| Pakistan | 64 | 64/1 | Australia | 1982 |
| Pakistan | 40 | 40/1 | India | 2004 |
Ahead of Day 4, South Africa finds themselves 51/2, with Ryan Rickelton 29*(76) and Tony de Zorzi 16*(44). They still require 226 runs to win.
Noman Ali, who took 6 /112 in the first innings is the prime threat to their chances with the ball alongside the off spinner Sajid Khan.
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