ENG v SA 2025 2nd T20I: ENG Won By 146 Runs, Record Win In T20I Ever

On 12 September, the second T20I of the England vs South Africa series 2025 was played in Manchester. England beat South Africa by 146 runs. This is the biggest win in T20Is with a margin of runs. England scored 304, which is the highest runs ever in t20i. Phil Salt scores a century of 142 not out. Now the 3-match T20I series is at the same level, 1-1. 

Match Summary

Phil Salt's show, England made the highest T20I score 3of 04

In 20 overs, England scored an incredible 304 for 2. With an undefeated 141 off 60 balls, Phil Salt was the star. He set the record for England's highest individual T20I score. Jos Buttler batted aggressively during powerplays and provided a huge amount of support with 83 from 30 balls. Harry Brook (21 balls, 41 not out). To maintain the momentum, Jacob Bethell added a few fast runs.

Important statistics and records from the innings: England's best Powerplay score in Twenty20 Internationals was 100-0 in the first six overs.

Among the biggest 10-over totals in T20 history, their 10-over score of ~166 for 1 was outstanding. During the innings, 18 sixes and 30 fours were hit.

England’s dominated bowling, South Africa all out in 158

All out in 16.1 overs for 158. With 41 off 20 balls, captain Aiden Markram was the highest scorer. Tristan Stubbs and Donovan Ferreira both scored 23 runs each. Bjorn Fortuin, who scored 32 runs.

England's bowling: Jofra Archer made early progress with a 3–25. Liam Dawson, Will Jacks (2), and Sam Curran (2 wickets) all contributed.
 

Record Series

• It was the highest-ever T20I total for England.
• Their largest victory in T20Is by a margin of runs.
• After England's attack, South Africa's batting never recovered, making it a night to remember.
• A high-stakes decider is set up after the match resets the series. The final and deciding game in Nottinggom on September 14.

 

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