, Sept. 13 -- England's batters rewrote the record books on Friday, becoming the first Test-playing nation to score 300 runs in a men's T20 International.

The Three Lions secured a massive 146-run win after a brutal display of power-hitting, led by Phil Salt and Jos Buttler.

Batting first, England put 304 runs for two at Old Trafford in front of what the Proteas batting line-up closed for just 158 for all.

After being put in to bat, England's top order was in a destructive mood from the first over. Phil Salt, who continued his stellar form, smashed an unbeaten 141 from just 60 deliveries, an innings studded with 15 fours and eight sixes. He was supported by captain Jos Buttler, who set a furious pace with 83 runs off 36 balls. The open...