Overview
- Persistent rain delayed the toss at Trent Bridge and officials discussed the possibility of a reduced-overs match if conditions allow.
- The series is level at 1-1 after England’s 146-run victory at Old Trafford leveled South Africa’s earlier win in a five-over opener.
- Phil Salt struck an unbeaten 141, England’s highest individual T20 score, after a 126-run opening stand with Jos Buttler in Manchester.
- South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad criticized his bowlers as lacking ideas after choosing to field first in the record-breaking game.
- England’s next assignment is a short white-ball tour in Ireland, with Jacob Bethell set to captain that series and Harry Brook leading today if play starts.