England's Phil Salt Breaks T20I Records in 146-Run Win Over South Africa

Phil Salt delivered a record-breaking performance as England's T20 opener, scoring an unbeaten 141 off 60 balls to lead England to a 146-run victory over South Africa. His 39-ball century set a new England record for the fastest T20I hundred, surpassing Liam Livingstone's previous mark, and propelled England to their highest T20I total of 304-2, the highest between two Test nations. Salt's innings included 23 boundaries and eight sixes, and he shared a strong opening partnership with Jos Buttler, setting the tone for England's dominant batting display. Despite his record-breaking night, Salt emphasized his ambition to be the best in the world, aiming to combine a deep innings with a high strike rate. England's comprehensive win leveled the series at 1-1, setting up a decider in Nottingham. Former England batter Dawid Malan praised Salt's performance as a near-perfect display of cricket, highlighting his aggressive and consistent approach from the start.