England scripted history in Manchester, shattering India's record for the highest-ever T20I total by a full-member country. Powered by a record century from Phil Salt, England piled up a mammoth 304/2 in the second T20I vs South Africa at Old Trafford, Manchester. Phil Salt Leads the Charge Record-breaker! 💥A 39-ball century! 🏏@IGCom | 🏴 #ENGvSA 🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/xSVEBcNMed — England Cricket (@englandcricket) September 12, 2025 Phil Salt's record-breaking knock of 141 off merely 60 balls* comprised 15 fours and 8 sixes, becoming the quickest hundred by an English batter in T20Is, achieved in just 39 balls. His one-act show, along with Jos Buttler's destructive 83 off 30 balls, laid the platform for England's gigantic score. Jacob Bethell added 26 off 14, and Harry Brook stayed not out at 41 off 21, making sure England reached the 300-run mark on the second last ball of the innings. Salt commented after the game, "It was a brilliant team effort. We played fearless cricket, and it's great to be part of a record-breaking innings." England's opening pair took charge early on, scoring 126 for the first wicket in less than eight overs. Buttler's knock included eight fours and seven sixes with a strike rate of 276 before Bjorn Fortuin eventually got rid of him. Salt continued the momentum, hitting with force and creativity to all corners of the ground, leaving South Africa bowlers grasping for rhythm or control. Also Read | Sonny Baker Sets Unwanted Record on ODI Debut for England South Africa Struggled Against England's Rampage South Africa's bowling department did not have a good day. Kagiso Rabada conceded 70 runs, Marco Jansen 60, and Lizaad Williams 62 in three overs. Fortuin alone had some success with 2/52. England was also helped by 13 extras, wides, and no-balls, as South Africa struggled. This innings registered England's highest-ever T20I score as a full-member nation and second 300-plus total in men's T20I history. India previously held the record with 297/6 against Bangladesh in 2024. Highest T20I Totals vs Full-Member Teams Total Team Opponent Venue Year 304/2 Eng SA Manchester 2025 297/6 Ind Ban Hyderabad 2024 283/1 Ind SA Joburg 2024 278/3 Afg Ire Dehradun 2019 267/3 Eng WI Tarouba 2023