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England vs South Africa, 2nd T20I Match Summary

ENG vs SA, 2025 - T20 Summary

England vs South Africa Scorecard
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2nd T20I, Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester , Sep 12, 2025
England England
304/2 (20.0/20)
South Africa South Africa
158 (16.1/20)
England beat South Africa by 146 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Phil Salt
    141(60)
ENG 304/2
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/111341-philip-salt-playerprofile>Phil Salt</a>
Phil Salt
141 (60)
  • 15x4s
  • 8x6s
  • 235SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1367-jos-buttler-playerprofile>Jos Buttler</a>
Jos Buttler
83 (30)
  • 8x4s
  • 7x6s
  • 276.66SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
SA 158/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/64634-aiden-kyle-markram-playerprofile>Aiden Markram</a>
Aiden Markram
41 (20)
  • 2x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 205SR
Bjorn Fortuin
Bjorn Fortuin
32 (16)
  • 3x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 200SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Jofra Archer
ECON 8.33
3
OVERS
25/3
R/W
Bowler
Will Jacks
ECON 2.00
1
OVERS
2/2
R/W
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Right then, that’s a wrap from this absolute run-fest, where England demolished South Africa to level the series 1-1. All eyes now turn to the decider - the 3rd T20I at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on 14th September, Sunday, starting at 1.30 pm GMT. As always, we’ll be here an hour before with all the build-up and coverage leading into the clash. Until then, goodbye and take care!
Harry Brook, the victorious skipper of England, says that he was left speechless by the phenomenal start given by the opening batters. He and Jos Buttler were amazed out in the field while fielding, thinking 300 is something not many teams can get in T20Is, but with their talented batting lineup, they believed it was achievable. Brook emphasises that every game leading up to the T20 World Cup is a must-win, considering it is excellent preparation for the team. He adds that the team's mindset is to win every single time they step onto the field. Brook also acknowledges that tough decisions lie ahead, but the team is ready for the challenge, and he is excited to debate and make selections from their talented pool of players.
Aiden Markram, the captain of South Africa, acknowledges that it was a tough night for South Africa, admitting that the team got it wrong from the toss onwards, taking full responsibility for the loss. He praises England's top order for delivering masterclasses, noting that it was always a challenge to come back from such a strong start. Markram emphasises the need for better planning and execution for the next match on Sunday, stating that the team would review and refine their approach. He also highlights the modern game's nature, where good wickets and aggressive batting make it tough to contain opponents in their 'hot zones'. The Proteas captain also mentions the tour's busy schedule as a factor.
Phil Salt is adjudged the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his impressive match-winning hundred. He says that it was really good fun out in the middle. Acknowledges the personal milestone but stresses that putting up 300 on the board and then winning by such a big margin was the most satisfying part. Talking about his approach, he explains that fast starts are often about reacting to the situation, sometimes choosing the right moment to press harder, and it’s always a bit of a balancing act. On the surface, he notes that everyone knows it’s a good wicket, and he was very clear that making the most of the Powerplay would be crucial. As for beating Liam Livingstone’s record, he jokes that he doesn’t want to rub it in, especially since his teammate has a big day coming up.
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Harry Brook and his men knew they had plenty of runs to defend, allowing the bowlers to operate with freedom and even experiment a bit. Jofra Archer continued his fine form with an impressive three-wicket haul, while Sam Curran, thriving on his return to England colours, added two. Adil Rashid was surprisingly a touch expensive but still picked up one, while Will Jacks chipped in with two, and Liam Dawson wrapped things up in style with a couple of wickets of his own.
Earlier in the game, England produced a batting masterclass, smashing their highest-ever total in T20Is on the back of a sensational 141 from Phil Salt - the highest individual score by an England batter in the format. Jos Buttler added to South Africa’s misery with a blistering 83, while Jacob Bethell and Harry Brook cashed in as well to push the total to a staggering 304. With such a mammoth score conceded, there’s little to celebrate for the Proteas’ bowling unit, though Bjorn Fortuin did manage to claim a couple of wickets in an otherwise forgettable outing.
Chasing 305 was always going to be an uphill task, and while Aiden Markram’s blazing 41 off 20 and a few big hits from Ryan Rickelton gave South Africa a bright start, their challenge quickly fizzled out once both fell. Brief cameos from the likes of Donovan Ferreira and Bjorn Fortuin offered some resistance, but it was nowhere near enough. Under the pressure of such a towering target, only two batters managed to cross 30, which tells the story of their collapse. They were eventually bundled out for 158, suffering a crushing 146-run defeat - their heaviest loss in this format.
If anyone needs a definition of dominance, this scorecard says it all. After losing the ODI series and the first T20I, England roared back to level the T20I series with their biggest-ever win in the format by a margin of runs. The outcome was virtually sealed after their explosive batting display, and the bowlers ensured South Africa never even got a sniff. The Proteas simply failed to show up and were brushed aside in ruthless fashion - this is a defeat that will sting for a long time.
Over 16.1 : 158/10
0 Runs
  • W 16.1
K. Rabada
9 (4)
L. Williams
0 (2)
L. Dawson
3.1-0-34-2
16.1
W
Liam Dawson To Kagiso Rabada OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! DONE AND DUSTED! England have registered their biggest victory, while this is also the biggest defeat for South Africa in T20Is, both in terms of runs. Plenty of records have been broken in the match. A bit shorter and outside off, Kagiso Rabada uses his feet and looks to go for a lofted shot over covers, but ends up mistiming it off the toe end of the bat towards backward point, where Jofra Archer runs across to his left from short third and takes another catch around his chest. England beat South Africa by 146 runs in the second T20I to keep the 3-match series alive at 1-1, going into the third match.
Over 16 : 158/9
2 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 115.2
  • W 15.3
  • W 15.4
  • 015.5
  • 015.6
L. Williams
0 (2)
K. Rabada
9 (3)
W. Jacks
1-0-2-2
15.6
0
Will Jacks To Lizaad Williams
Short and outside off, Williams drills it down the ground towards mid off.
15.5
0
Will Jacks To Lizaad Williams
No hat trick for Will Jacks. Full and around middle and leg, Lizaad Williams brings his bat down and jams it out to the left of the bowler.
Lizaad Williams walks out last. He'll be facing the hat-trick delivery. A leg slip and a slip in place for him.
15.4
W
Will Jacks To Kwena Maphaka OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Another perishes, and Will Jacks will be on a hat trick on the next ball. He tosses it up, around middle, Kwena Maphaka changes his stance and grip to attempt a reverse-sweep on his first ball, but ends up miscuing it off the upper half of the bat. The ball lobs up towards cover, where Jacob Bethell leaps and takes the catch above his head. South Africa are 158/9.
Kwena Maphaka walks out next.
15.3
W
Will Jacks To Bjorn Fortuin OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! A simple catch for Jos Buttler and South Africa lose their eighth! Jacks bowls it fuller from around the wicket and keeps it way outside off. Bjorn Fortuin gets down on one knee and looks to fetch out with a slog-sweep, but mistimes it off the toe end of the bat. The ball skies up beside the pitch on the leg side, and Buttler calls for the catch from behind the wickets and pouches it around his chest. South Africa are 158/8.
15.2
1
Will Jacks To Kagiso Rabada
Quicker, full and around middle, belted down the ground to the right of long on for a singl by KG.
15.1
1
Will Jacks To Bjorn Fortuin
Full and outside off, slogged away to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Over 15 : 156/7
21 Runs
  • 414.1
  • 614.2
  • 414.3
  • 614.4
  • 014.5
  • 114.6
B. Fortuin
31 (14)
K. Rabada
8 (2)
A. Rashid
4-0-48-1
14.6
1
Adil Rashid To Bjorn Fortuin
Short and turning into the batter, around middle, knocked down to long on for a single.
14.5
0
Adil Rashid To Bjorn Fortuin
Slower and fuller, around middle, Bjorn looks to sweep it but gets an inside edge onto his front pad.
14.4
6
Adil Rashid To Bjorn Fortuin
SIX! This is good entertainment! Full and around middle, Bjorn Fortuin gets down on his knees and slog-sweeps it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
14.3
4
Adil Rashid To Bjorn Fortuin
FOUR! Fortuin is playing all over the ground! Short and down leg as Rashid sees Bjorn Fortuin changing his stance. But Bjorn adjusts his shot and manages to loft it through a reverse-paddle over short third for another boundary.
14.2
6
Adil Rashid To Bjorn Fortuin
SIX NOW! Full and around middle, Bjorn Fortuin sits down on one knee, opens his stance, and deposits it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
14.1
4
Adil Rashid To Bjorn Fortuin
FOUR! CHEEKY! Slower and fuller, around middle, Bjorn Fortuin changes his stance and grip before reverse-sweeping it over short third for a boundary.
Over 14 : 135/7
15 Runs
  • 213.1
  • 413.2
  • 113.3
  • W 13.4
  • 413.5
  • 413.6
K. Rabada
8 (2)
B. Fortuin
10 (8)
L. Dawson
3-0-34-1
13.6
4
Liam Dawson To Kagiso Rabada
FOUR MORE! BELTED! Full and around off, Kagiso Rabada gets down on one knee and smashes it downtown to the left of long off for another boundary.
13.5
4
Liam Dawson To Kagiso Rabada
FOUR! Some striking on the first ball! A bit short and around middle, Kagiso Rabada presses back and drags it with a pull shot towards deep square leg for a boundary.
Kagiso Rabada walks out next.
13.4
W
Liam Dawson To Tristan Stubbs OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! The misery of Tristan Stubbs finally comes to an end, and South Africa lose their seventh. Liam slows it up, on a nagging length and outside off, spinning away from the batter. Tristan Stubbs gets down on one knee and looks to cut it as he extends his arms, but ends up slicing it off the outer half of the bat. The ball lobs up towards short third, where Jofra Archer moves to his left a bit and pouches it. He is all smiles, and South Africa are 127/7
13.3
1
Liam Dawson To Bjorn Fortuin
Floated up, full and around middle, Bjorn sits down and looks to drag it with a sweep shot but mistimes it off the upper half of the bat. Luckily for him, the bal lands before the incoming long on fielder. A single taken.
13.2
4
Liam Dawson To Bjorn Fortuin
FOUR! CRUNCHED! Short and around middle, Bjorn Fortuin backs away and lofts it inside out over covers for a boundary.
Full Commentary
16 OV
2 Runs
W. Jacks to B. Fortuin K. Rabada K. Maphaka L. Williams
  • 115.1
  • 115.2
  • W 15.3
  • W 15.4
  • 015.5
  • 015.6
15 OV
21 Runs
A. Rashid to B. Fortuin
  • 414.1
  • 614.2
  • 414.3
  • 614.4
  • 014.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
15 Runs
L. Dawson to B. Fortuin T. Stubbs K. Rabada
  • 213.1
  • 413.2
  • 113.3
  • W 13.4
  • 413.5
  • 413.6
13 OV
3 Runs
A. Rashid to B. Fortuin T. Stubbs
  • 012.1
  • 112.2
  • 012.3
  • 012.4
  • 112.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
2 Runs
J. Archer to T. Stubbs M. Jansen B. Fortuin
  • 111.1
  • 011.2
  • W 11.3
  • 011.4
  • 111.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
6 Runs
S. Curran to T. Stubbs D. Ferreira M. Jansen
  • 210.1
  • 110.2
  • 1 WD 10.3
  • 110.3
  • 110.4
  • W 10.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
20 Runs
A. Rashid to D. Ferreira T. Stubbs
  • 49.1
  • 69.2
  • 19.3
  • 19.4
  • 49.5
  • 49.6
9 OV
10 Runs
L. Dawson to T. Stubbs D. Ferreira
  • 68.1
  • 18.2
  • 18.3
  • 18.4
  • 08.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
4 Runs
A. Rashid to T. Stubbs A. Markram D. Ferreira
  • 07.1
  • 07.2
  • 2 WD 7.3
  • W 7.3
  • 17.4
  • 07.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
9 Runs
L. Dawson to T. Stubbs A. Markram
  • 16.1
  • 66.2
  • 16.3
  • 06.4
  • 16.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
8 Runs
L. Wood to A. Markram T. Stubbs
  • 15.1
  • 25.2
  • 25.3
  • 15.4
  • 05.5
  • 25.6
5 OV
5 Runs
S. Curran to A. Markram D. Brevis T. Stubbs
  • 14.1
  • 44.2
  • 04.3
  • W 4.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
19 Runs
J. Archer to R. Rickelton Lhuan
  • 43.1
  • 63.2
  • 63.3
  • W 3.4
  • 1 WD 3.5
  • 23.5
  • W 3.6
3 OV
22 Runs
L. Wood to A. Markram
  • 62.1
  • 42.2
  • 42.3
  • 22.4
  • 02.5
  • 62.6
2 OV
4 Runs
J. Archer to R. Rickelton
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 41.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
8 Runs
L. Wood to A. Markram
  • 00.1
  • 60.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 20.6
Match Info
  • Venue Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss South Africa won the toss and elected to field
  • Result England beat South Africa by 146 runs
  • Player of the Match Phil Salt
  • Umpire Graham Lloyd (ENG), Mike Burns (ENG) and Russell Warren (ENG)
  • Referee Javagal Srinath (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: England 304/2 in 20.0 overs
  • England 301/2 in 19.5 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 24 balls between P Salt (22) and H Brook (28)
  • England 252/2 in 16.2 overs
  • Referral 1 (14.6 ovs): SA against H Brook (Caught) Unsuccessful (ENG: 2, SA: 1)
  • P Salt 4th T20I hundred: 100 runs in 39 balls (13x4) (5x6)
  • England 202/1 in 12.1 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 21 balls between P Salt (45) and J Bethell (4)
  • Drinks: England 166/1 in 10.0 overs
  • England 150/1 in 8.6 overs
  • P Salt T20I fifty: 50 runs in 19 balls (7x4) (3x6)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): England 100/0
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 100 off 35 balls between P Salt (33) and J Buttler (65)
  • J Buttler 28th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 18 balls (6x4) (4x6)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 20 balls between P Salt (30) and J Buttler (21)
  • England 53/0 in 3.2 overs
  • South Africa 155/7 in 14.4 overs
  • South Africa 100/4 in 9.3 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): South Africa 66/3
  • South Africa 50/0 in 3.3 overs
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