England Create History with 304 in T20I
First 300+ total between two ICC full-member nations.;
Cricket fans witnessed history on September 12, 2025, when England became the first full-member nation to score 300 in a T20 International. At Old Trafford, Jos Buttler’s men smashed 304/2 in 20 overs against South Africa before sealing a commanding 146-run win to level the three-match series.
Salt’s Record Knock
Opener Phil Salt stole the show with a stunning unbeaten 141 off 60 balls, his highest T20I score. He reached his hundred in just 39 deliveries, the fastest by an Englishman, and finished with 15 fours and 8 sixes. The innings also marked the highest individual score for England in T20Is.
Buttler and Brook Add Spark
Captain Jos Buttler was equally destructive, hammering 83 off just 30 balls. Together with Salt, he put on a blazing 126-run stand in 7.5 overs, giving England the perfect platform. Later, Harry Brook’s quickfire 41 not out off 21 balls ensured the momentum never dropped.
Records and Impact
First 300+ total between two ICC full-member nations.
England’s new highest T20I score, overtaking their 267/3 vs West Indies (2023).
Salt’s 141* now the top individual T20I score for England.
South Africa, chasing 305, collapsed to 158 all out in 16.1 overs, undone by relentless pressure from England’s bowlers.
This match was more than a win—it was a statement. England’s 304 has redrawn the boundaries of what is possible in T20 cricket and set a new benchmark for the game’s future.