India, Sept. 13 -- The England batters unleashed mayhem against South Africa in the second T20I to become the first Test-playing nation to breach the 300-run mark at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. Riding on Phil Salt's record-breaking century and Jos Buttler's blistering half-century, England managed to score 304/2 in 20 overs as the hosts also went on to register a massive 146-run triumph.

For the first time in T20I history between two Test nations, a team crossed the 300-run mark. India had held the previous highest, posting 297/6 against Bangladesh in Hyderabad back in 2024.

Opening batter Salt was at his very best with his 141 not out off 60 balls, which was embellished with 15 fours and eight sixes, to break his own England T20...