England Script T20I History, Become 1st...

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England men's cricket team created history with an 146-run victory over South Africa in the second T20I of the three-match series.

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Opening batter Salt's astounding 141 not out was the cornerstone of England's mammoth 304-2.

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Salt's century came in just 39 balls as he registered the fastest ton by an England batter in T20Is.

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It was the also first time in a T20 international between two Test-playing nations a side had reached 300.

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South Africa, faced with a colossal chase, unsurprisingly lost early wickets and were dismissed for 158 in under 17 overs.

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Earlier in 2024, Team India came close to the 300-run mark as they registered a total of 297/6 against Bangladesh.

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Only Zimbabwe with 344 against Gambia in October last year and Nepal, who amassed 314 when playing Mongolia two years ago, have made more at this level.

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