Phil Salt and England Shatter T20 Records in Stunning Victory Over South Africa.
England delivered a spectacular performance against South Africa in the second T20 match at Old Trafford, smashing numerous records and securing a stunning 146-run victory. The star of the show was Phil Salt, whose unbeaten 141 off just 60 balls set the highest individual T20 score ever by an England player, surpassing his previous record of 119.
Salt’s explosive innings included 15 boundaries and 8 sixes, showcasing his power and precision throughout the match. His partnership with captain Harry Brook, who contributed a quickfire 41 off 21 balls, propelled England to an astonishing total of 304 runs for 2 wickets — the highest team T20 score ever recorded by England and the third highest worldwide.
South Africa struggled to cope with England’s fierce batting and were bowled out well short of the target. England’s bowlers complemented the batting heroics with tight spells that kept the pressure on throughout the game.
Captain Harry Brook expressed disbelief at the towering total, saying, “300, I never thought I’d see that. It was an unbelievable night.” The match was part of a three-game series, with South Africa currently leading 1-0 after the rain-affected opening game.
England’s record-breaking victory sends a strong message as they prepare for the series decider in Nottingham. Fans are eagerly anticipating more fireworks as these two cricketing giants battle it out in Asia Cup 2025.
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