Here is the timeline of key moments & scorecard of the second T20 international between England and South Africa held at Manchester, Old Trafford on September 12, 2025.
England beat South Africa by a whopping 146 runs and level the series 1-1.
England vs South Africa national cricket team 2nd T20 September 2025 Timeline September 2025
South Africa win the toss and elect to field first.
Phil Salt and Jos Buttler get their side off to a blistering start and add 126, before Bjorn Fortuin breaks the stand and scores a quickfire 30 ball-83.
Salt scores an entertaining 141 (60).
Skipper Harry Brook fireworks towards the end takes their side past 300.
The hosts score a mammoth 304/2 in their 20 overs, which is the highest ever by England in T20I.
In response, Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton start quickly and add 50, before Jofra Archer gets the latter and Lhuan-dre Pretorius in quick succession.
The visitors lose wickets in clusters.
Captain Aiden Markram (41), Donovan Ferreira (23) and Bjorn Fortuin (32) make handy contributions.
South Africa are eventually bowled out for 158 in 16.1 overs.
England win by a mammoth 146 runs.
Player of the match- Phil Salt
