The most runs successfully chased off the last ball of a match is a very rare and dramatic event in cricket. While it is theoretically possible to score more, the highest confirmed instances generally involve a combination of a six and a no-ball.
12 runs off 1 ball: This is a famous, though unofficial, record. In a New Zealand domestic T20 match in 2007, Andre Adams of the Auckland Aces needed 12 runs to win off the final ball. He hit a no-ball for a six, which in that particular tournament counted for 2 runs for the no-ball and 6 for the hit, totaling 8 runs. The next legal delivery was a six, securing the win. The rule for the no-ball was unique to that specific tournament, making it a very unusual record.
7 runs off 1 ball: There have been a few instances of 7 runs being needed and successfully chased. This usually happens when the bowler bowls a wide or a no-ball, bringing the equation down. For example, a no-ball followed by a six.
6 runs off 1 ball: Hitting a six to win a match on the final ball is a classic cricketing moment and has been done many times, including by famous players like Javed Miandad, MS Dhoni, and Carlos Brathwaite.
It's important to note that the rules of the game (such as the number of runs awarded for a no-ball) can vary between different tournaments and formats, which can affect the outcome of these last-ball chases.
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