Overview
- England’s 304 for 2 set a new team record and became the first 300-plus T20I total in a match between Test-playing nations.
- Phil Salt hit an unbeaten 141 from 60 balls, registering England’s fastest T20I hundred in 39 deliveries and their highest individual T20I score.
- Jos Buttler blasted 83 off 30 in a 126-run opening stand completed in 7.5 overs as England reached 100 in the powerplay, 166 after 10, and 200 in 12.1.
- South Africa were bowled out for 158 in 16.1 overs, with Jofra Archer taking 3 for 25, as England recorded their biggest T20I win by runs.
- Aiden Markram said the decision at the toss was “on me” as the Proteas assess plans before Sunday’s series decider in Nottingham.