New Delhi, Sept. 14 -- Former South Africa's batting sensation AB de Villiers attributed the Proteas' struggles in the 2nd T20 against England to their inability to effectively bowl "cutters", which he believes were the most challenging deliveries to hit on the Nottingham pitch.

England stormed back in style to level the three-match T20I series against South Africa, posting a mammoth 304/2 in 20 overs before skittling the visitors for just 158 in 16.1 overs. The hosts won by a record 146 runs, their biggest victory margin in T20Is, and set up a decider in Nottingham on Sunday.

"There's that one 304 for two monumental total. I think we just sort of woke up a little bit late there with the ball in hand. Didn't realise in that first 10 ove...