England set a new record in T20 internationals on Thursday as they smashed 280/2 in 18.2 overs against South Africa at Old Trafford, surpassing their previous best of 267/3 against West Indies in Tarouba in 2023.
The star of the innings was Philip Salt, who hammered an unbeaten 132 off 55 balls with 15 fours and 7 sixes at a strike rate of 240. His knock is now the highest individual score for England in T20Is, going past his own 119 against West Indies in 2023.
Highest individual scores for England in T20Is:
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132* – Philip Salt vs SA, Manchester 2025
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119 – Philip Salt vs WI, Tarouba 2023
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116* – Alex Hales vs SL, Chattogram 2014
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109* – Philip Salt vs WI, St George’s 2023
Salt was well supported by Harry Brook, who smashed 28 off 14 balls, while Jos Buttler earlier set the tone with a blistering 55 off 20 deliveries.
With Salt in sublime touch, England not only crossed the 270-mark again but also rewrote their record books in front of a jubilant Manchester crowd.
