**Full-Member Team Captains Who Have Scored Hundreds in T20I Run Chases**
*By Gaurav Tripathi | Oct 05, 2025*
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Australian captain Mitchell Marsh led his team to a thrilling three-wicket victory over New Zealand in the third and final T20I at Tauranga’s Bay Oval. Marsh scored an unbeaten 103 off just 52 balls, marking his first-ever T20I century. This crucial win not only sealed the match but also ensured Australia clinched the T20I series 2-0.
Let’s take a look at the captains from full-member teams who have scored hundreds while chasing targets in T20 International matches.
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### 1. Mitchell Marsh – 103* vs New Zealand, 2025
Marsh’s stellar performance came as Australia chased down New Zealand’s target of 157 runs. He remained unbeaten on 103, hitting seven sixes and eight fours during his innings. This century was his eighth across all formats for Australia, including Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.
It was largely a solo effort from Marsh, as no other Australian batter managed to score more than 15 runs in the match. Australia secured the win with two overs and three wickets to spare, thanks to Marsh’s commanding knock.
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### 2. Babar Azam – 110* vs England, 2022
Pakistan captain Babar Azam is the only other captain to achieve this feat—and he appears twice on this list. In 2022, Babar played a magnificent innings against England in Lahore. Chasing a daunting target of 200, he scored an unbeaten 110 off just 66 balls, striking 11 fours and five sixes.
Babar anchored the chase with Mohammad Rizwan (88*), sharing an unbeaten 203-run partnership. Pakistan won the match by 10 wickets, with Babar leading the charge emphatically.
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### 3. Babar Azam – 122 vs South Africa, 2021
Babar’s maiden T20I hundred in a run chase came against South Africa during the Centurion T20I in 2021. Chasing a challenging target of 204, Babar attacked from the start, reaching his half-century in only 27 balls.
He went on to score a stunning 122 runs off 59 balls, hitting 15 fours and four sixes. Along with Rizwan (73*), Babar put on a massive 197-run opening partnership, guiding Pakistan to victory with two overs to spare.
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These remarkable innings by captains with hundreds in T20I run chases highlight their ability to lead from the front and inspire their teams to chase down challenging totals. Mitchell Marsh’s recent heroics add a new chapter to this exclusive list, alongside the outstanding performances of Babar Azam.
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