Fri Sep 12 18:30:00 UTC 2025: **Headline: Salt’s Explosive Century Propels England to Record-Breaking T20 Total**
**Manchester, UK** – Phil Salt smashed a blistering 141 off just 60 balls, including 15 fours and 8 sixes, as England amassed a colossal 304-2 against South Africa in the second T20 international at Old Trafford. Salt’s innings, the highest ever by an English batsman in T20s, powered England to the third-highest total in men’s T20 international history.
Jos Buttler provided a stunning platform alongside Salt, blasting 73 off 30 balls with 8 fours and 7 sixes before being dismissed. Harry Brook added a quickfire 41 to further decimate the South African bowling attack, which struggled to contain the onslaught.
South Africa now faces a daunting task to chase down the mammoth total and level the series. The English side, bolstered by the inclusion of Jofra Archer, will be looking to secure victory and avoid a series defeat.
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