US EditionPhil Salt and England Smash T20 Records at South Africa’s Expense
Phil Salt set a new England T20 record with a 141* off 60 balls, including the fastest century in 39 balls, leading a historic 304-2 total and a 146-run win.
- Phil Salt scored an unbeaten 141 in England's record-setting second T20I against South Africa at Manchester on September 12, 2025.
- England's aggressive batting, led by Salt and Jos Buttler's 83, came after South Africa chose to bowl first hoping to use morning moisture.
- Salt surpassed Liam Livingstone’s record for the fastest T20 century by reaching 100 runs in 39 balls during a particularly expensive over from Kagiso Rabada that yielded 23 runs.
- England racked up an imposing total of 304 runs for the loss of just two wickets, including numerous sixes and fours, marking the third-highest score in men's T20 history. In response, South Africa struggled to keep pace and were dismissed for 158, resulting in their largest defeat by runs in this format.
- The series is currently level at 1-1 and will be decided in a decisive match scheduled for Sunday in Nottingham, as England, led by captain Harry Brook, continues its preparations for the T20 World Cup.
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In the second match of the T20 series played between England and South Africa, Phil Salt scored an unbeaten 141 runs off 60 balls.
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Phil Salt's Record-Breaking T20 Century Propels England to Historic Victory Over South Africa Phil Salt delivered a stunning performance on Friday, scoring an unbeaten 141 in a record-setting T20 match against South Africa. England posted a formidable 304-2, marking their highest-ever total, led by Salt's aggressive play and Jos Buttler's quick 83.The match saw England set the third-largest total in men's T20 history, with South Africa unable to…
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MANCHESTER, England :Opener Phil Salt smashed an unbeaten 141 from 60 balls in England’s mammoth total of 304 for two as the home side thrashed South Africa by 146 runs in the second Twenty20 international on Friday as records tumbled at Old Trafford.Having been sent into bat, the hosts attacked the bowling
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