Summary
Phil Salt, an England cricket player, set a record for the fastest century by an England player in a T20 International match. He scored 141 not out to help England defeat South Africa, leveling the series at 1-1. Salt expressed his ambition to become the best T20 opener in the world.
Key Facts
- Phil Salt scored 141 runs not out in a T20 match against South Africa.
- He reached his century in just 39 balls, setting a new England record.
- England's total score was 304-2, a record for a T20 match between two Test-playing countries.
- Salt's innings included 23 boundaries and 8 sixes.
- England bowled out South Africa for 158, leveling the series.
- Salt aims to be the best T20 opener in the world.
- This match tied the T20 series at 1-1 with a final decider game coming up.
