England Create World Record; Becomes Second Test Playing Nation To Score 300 In T20Is

England score 300 runs [Source: AFP Photo]

The England cricket team showcased their batting prowess in the second T20I against South Africa, as the hosts created a huge record and became just the second Test-playing nation, after Zimbabwe, to score 300-plus runs in a T20I game. The Three Lions lost just two wickets and posted 304 runs on the board.

Phil Salt smashed the fastest T20I century by an Englishman, and remained unbeaten at 141 off 60 balls, and he was amply supported by Jos Buttler (83), and Harry Brook (41) as the England side unlocked a milestone only achieved by two teams - Zimbabwe and Nepal.

South Africa won the first T20I, but in the second game, England showed their batting aggression as Salt and Buttler added 126 runs for the first wicket. Once Buttler departed, Salt added quick-fire runs with Bethell and Brook to steer England past 300.

Highest Team Total in T20Is

Zimbabwe became the first Test-playing team to score 300-plus runs in a T20I game, and the second place gets occupied by Nepal, who hammered 314 against Mongolia. Before England, India occupied the third spot, but now they have slipped to the fourth position.

Records tumble in ENG Vs SA

• This was the highest score by England in T20Is, and earlier, their highest T20I total was 267/3 vs the West Indies in 2023. 
• Also, Phil Salt, who smacked a brilliant century, registered the highest individual score by an Englishman in T20Is. He scored 141* today, and the previous best score was also in the name of Salt, who slammed 119 vs the West Indies.
• Also, South African pacer, Kagiso Rabada registered the most expensive spell by a Proteas bowler in T20Is (70 runs in 4 overs), beating Kyle Abbott, who gave away 68 runs in 2015 Vs the West Indies.

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