England opener Phil Salt has etched his name in the history books with a record-breaking 39-ball century against South Africa at Old Trafford, Manchester. The wicketkeeper-batter played a breathtaking knock of 141 off just 60 balls*, smashing 15 fours and 8 sixes to help England post a monumental 304/2 – the highest total by a full-member nation in T20I history.
Salt explosive innings not only gave England a massive 146-run victory, but also saw him shatter multiple records, including England fastest T20I century and highest individual score. He now holds four T20I centuries, the most by any England batter, and is the fastest in the world to reach this milestone in just 42 innings.
Phil Salt T20I Career Stats (As of Sept 13, 2025)
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 45 |
| Runs Scored | 1,334 |
| Batting Average | 37.05 |
| Hundreds | 4 |
| Fifties | 5 |
| Highest Score | 141* |
| Strike Rate | 165+ (approx.) |
🚨 THE MOMENTS PHIL SALT MADE HISTORY 🚨
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) September 12, 2025
– SALT SCORED FASTEST T20I HUNDRED FOR ENGLAND. 🔥
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Phil Salt Notable T20I Records
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Fastest T20I Century for England | 39 balls vs South Africa (2025), broke Liam Livingstone 42-ball record |
| Highest Individual T20I Score for England | 141* vs South Africa, surpassing his own 119 vs West Indies |
| Most T20I Centuries for England | 4 – Only England player with more than one century |
| Fastest to 4 T20I Centuries | 42 innings – quickest in T20I history |
| Highest Score vs a Full-Member Nation | 141* – highest individual score against a Test-playing nation |
Salt innings came at a crucial time for England, who were trailing 0-1 in the series. His destructive batting alongside Jos Buttler (83 off 30) provided England with their best-ever opening stand (126 runs in 7.5 overs) and completely demolished South Africa bowling attack.
This record-breaking performance has not only leveled the series but also re-established England as one of the most feared T20I sides heading into next year ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
