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Post publish 13 Sep 2025 : by ✍️ Amandeep Sangha
Cricket fans witnessed an unforgettable match at Old Trafford! England defeated South Africa by scoring a record 304/2 in T20Is. This brilliant performance, powered by Phil Salt’s unbeaten 141, has set the WorldOfSpots community on fire. Now, the series is set for an exciting decider at Trent Bridge. Let’s take a look at how the two teams will clash in this match!
A Night of Records :
England’s batsmen unleashed a brutal attack on the South African bowling attack, breaking several records. Here is a short list shared by WorldOfSports:
- 🏏 Highest T20I total for England (304/2), surpassing their previous best of 26
- ⚡ Fastest century by an English batter (Phil Salt, 39 balls), breaking Liam Livingstone’s record .
- 🌟 Biggest win margin for England (146 runs), their largest in T20Is
- 💥 Most sixes in an innings for England (18), with Salt and Buttler hitting 15 between them .
- 🔥 First 100-run powerplay for England (100/0 in 6 overs), setting the tone for the carnage .
🏏Full list of highest totals in T-20…… WorldOfSports
The Salt and Buttler Storm :
The opening partnership between Phil Salt and Jos Buttler was nothing short of spectacular. Salt’s blistering start – hitting three fours off the first three balls – signalled England’s intent. This information was later shared by Worldofthesports with its fans.
South Africa’s bowling form :
South African bowlers Kagiso Rabada (0/70), Lizad Williams (0/62), and Marco Janssen (0/60) were among the most expensive bowlers in their team’s history.
The pressure from England’s batsmen forced several errors in Sports World, including 8 wides and 5 no-balls, which gave England extra balls.
The Worldofthespots community has been critical of South Africa’s execution, with captain Aiden Markram admitting, “We probably started getting it wrong from the toss”
Archer’s Deadly Return:
Defending 304, England’s bowlers continued to dominate. Jofra Archer, playing his first T20I since returning from injury, claimed 3/25, including a brilliant catch-and-bowled to dismiss Marco Jansen. Sam Curran (2/11) and Will Jacks (2/2) also bowled brilliantly, ensuring South Africa never got close to the target. The Proteas were bowled out for 158 in 16.1 overs, showing the gap between the teams on the night.
Final Thoughts :
England’s win was a perfect display of aggressive T20 cricket, highlighting their strong lineup and powerful batting. With WorldOfSpots cheering on this victory, everyone is now eagerly waiting for the series decider at Trent Bridge, which is expected to be an incredibly exciting match.
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