The correct answer is: C. Pakistan
In 1987, Pakistan chased down a record 418 runs in the second innings against Australia at the MCG, Melbourne. This was the highest successful run chase in Test cricket history at the time.
The match was played on 19-22 December 1987. Australia batted first and scored 574 runs in their first innings. Pakistan then replied with 392 runs in their first innings. This left Australia with a target of 418 runs to win the match.
Pakistan started their second innings well, with openers Mohsin Khan and Saleem Malik putting on a 100-run partnership. However, Pakistan lost wickets at regular intervals after that, and were at 289 for 7 at one stage.
However, Imran Khan and Javed Miandad then put on a 100-run partnership to take Pakistan close to the target. Imran Khan was eventually dismissed for 92, but Javed Miandad remained unbeaten on 156 to help Pakistan win the match by 6 wickets.
This was a historic victory for Pakistan, and it is still considered one of the greatest Test match chases of all time.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- New Zealand did not chase down 418 runs in the second innings against Australia in Test cricket. In fact, they have never chased down more than 400 runs in the second innings of a Test match.
- England did not chase down 418 runs in the second innings against Australia in Test cricket. In fact, they have never chased down more than 359 runs in the second innings of a Test match.
- Pakistan chased down 418 runs in the second innings against Australia in Test cricket in 1987. This was the highest successful run chase in Test cricket history at the time.
- West Indies did not chase down 418 runs in the second innings against Australia in Test cricket. In fact, they have never chased down more than 395 runs in the second innings of a Test match.