England Smash Records with 304-Run Blitz, Thrash South Africa by 146 Runs in 2nd T20I

 

England’s white-ball revolution under the Bazball ethos scaled new heights on Friday as Harry Brook’s men produced an awe-inspiring batting masterclass to annihilate South Africa in the second T20I at Old Trafford, Manchester. In a display of fearless stroke-play, England stormed past the once-unthinkable 300-run mark in a T20I, finishing at 304 for 2, before sealing a resounding 146-run victory.

Openers set the tone

England’s charge was spearheaded by skipper Jos Buttler and his partner Phil Salt, who made a mockery of South Africa’s bowling attack. The duo bludgeoned the new ball to all parts of the ground in a relentless assault that had the Old Trafford crowd roaring. Their partnership laid the foundation for history, combining brutal hitting with cheeky innovation. By the halfway stage, England had already raced past 150, leaving the Proteas shell-shocked.

Record-breaking batting carnage

Buttler’s smashed 83 off 30 balls & his masterful hitting was matched stroke for stroke by Salt's brutal 141 off an astonishing 60 balls as the two men fed off each other’s aggression. The middle overs only escalated the carnage, with every bowler dispatched without mercy. Bethell (26*) & Brook (41*) scored rapidly to get England past the coveted & much awaited 300 mark. South Africa’s variations—be it pace-off deliveries, yorkers, or wide lines—were dismantled with disdain.

England eventually finished on 304/2 in 20 overs, rewriting history in men’s T20 internationals involving Full-Member nations. This was only the third time ever a team crossed 300 in the shortest format. The effort also eclipsed India’s 297/6 against Bangladesh in Hyderabad (2024) as the highest total in a match between Test-playing nations.

For context, only Zimbabwe’s 344/4 vs Gambia (2024) and Nepal’s 314/3 vs Mongolia (2023) stand higher on the overall T20I charts.

South Africa overwhelmed

Chasing an improbable 305, South Africa needed a dream start and they started well smashing 53 in first 3 overs but Rickleton's promising 21 run knock was cut short with a great catch which triggered fall of quivk wickets with Pretorius & Brevis falling cheaply . Skipper Markram finally departed for a belligerent 41 and the middle order could not extend their stay with Stubbs(23) , Ferrera (23) & Fortuin (32) falling after rapid but brief knocks . England’s bowlers, energized by their batters’ exploits, struck early to stifle any hopes of a miracle chase. The required run-rate soared into the stratosphere within minutes, and wickets tumbled as desperation set in.

Despite brief resistance from the middle order, South Africa could only manage 158/8 in their 20 overs, well short of the target. None of their batters could withstand England’s disciplined attack, with Jofra Archer (3/25) leading amongst the wicket takers & Dawson , Curran & Jacks getting 2 each .

A win of historic proportions

The 146-run margin sealed England’s dominance and underlined the side’s new batting philosophy—fearless, aggressive, and boundary-laden. For Harry Brook’s men, this wasn’t just a victory but a statement: England are redefining what is possible in T20 cricket.

Old Trafford witnessed history, as records tumbled and boundaries rained. With this performance, England didn’t just win a match—they changed the conversation around batting limits in the shortest format.


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