England Vs South Africa 2nd T20I: Salt Masterclass Powers ENG To 146-Run Win

England produced one of the most explosive T20I batting displays in recent memory, smashing South Africa by 146 runs in the second match at Old Trafford, Manchester, on September 12. Phil Salt smashed an unbeaten 141 off 60 balls – his highest T20I score – and Jos Buttler hammered 83 from 30 to help England post a record 304/2, the highest total ever by a full member nation in the format. South Africa’s chase collapsed at 158 all out in 16.1 overs, marking a record defeat for the Proteas, as Jofra Archer led England’s bowlers with 3-25. The win tied the series at 1-1, with the decider to be played in Nottingham.

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Updated on: 13 September 2025 10:44 am

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England's Phil Salt, left, and Harry Brook celebrate after finishing the first innings on 304 runs against South Africa during the second International T20 Match at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester, England.

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England's Phil Salt celebrates reaching a century (100 runs) against South Africa during the second International T20 Match at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester, England.

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England's Jofra Archer fails to catch the ball of South Africa's Aiden Markram during the second International T20 Match at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester, England.

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England's Jos Buttler, right, strikes the ball for four runs against South Africa during the second International T20 Match at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester, England.

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South Africa's Kwena Maphaka makes a catch from England's Harry Brook but is deemed no catch after touching the boundary line during the second International T20 Match at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester, England.

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South Africa's Tristan Stubbs, center, celebrates after catching out England's Jos Buttler during the second International T20 Match at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester, England.