England vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd T20 Match: Do-or-die clash for England as Proteas eye series win - Sports News

England vs South Africa (ENG vs SA) 2nd T20I Match Today Live Score Updates: The English batting line went all the way today to record a massive target of 305 for South Africa, setting the stage for a fiery chase. In a Phil Salt special, England became the third team to ever record a target of more than 300 runs in a T20 international.

England’s opening duo massacred the South African bowling line-up on Friday, to help the hosts reach 100 runs in just 6 overs at the end of the power play. All the batters who got the opportunity to play for the English side today, including Brooks, Salt, Butler and Bethell, put up a dazzling display of fearless cricket to maintain an average run rate of 15.

Phil Salt takes a bow

South Africa, by contrast, arrive at Old Trafford brimming with momentum. Captain Aiden Markram led from the front in Cardiff, top-scoring with 28 off 14 balls before rain curtailed the innings. Contributions from Dewald Brevis and Donovan Ferreira gave the Proteas a fighting total, and their seamers kept England quiet under scoreboard pressure. With the chance to seal the series on Friday, the visitors will want to carry their Cardiff intensity into Manchester.

Old Trafford pitch report

Old Trafford typically produces high-scoring encounters but is not a flat surface. Batters enjoy bounce and carry, yet clever variations from bowlers — slower deliveries and cutters in particular — often reap rewards.

England know that victory is essential not only to level the series but also to rebuild confidence ahead of a packed international schedule. For South Africa, the prize is a statement series win away from home, one that would cap off a memorable tour.

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