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England etched their name in T20 history, breaching the 300-run mark against South Africa in a thrilling match at Old Trafford. Phil Salt's explosive 141* and Jos Buttler's rapid 83 propelled England to 304-2, though shy of Zimbabwe's all-time record of 344-4. South Africa faltered in their chase, succumbing to 158, handing England a massive victory.

Phil Salt's explosive, unbeaten 141 propelled England to a record-breaking 304 for 2, resulting in a massive 146-run victory over South Africa at Old Trafford. Salt's blistering innings, the fastest T20I century by an English batter, overshadowed Jos Buttler's quickfire 83. South Africa faltered in their chase, ultimately being bowled out for 158, setting up a decisive match in Nottingham.

Harry Brook said that despite the constant workload on key players, he wants his best side to play in every white-ball game. He is focused on the next two ICC tournaments and admitted to making tactical blunders in the second ODI against South Africa.

South Africa handed England a crushing seven-wicket defeat to England in the first ODI of the three-match series at Headingley, Leeds. Keshav Maharaj was adjudged Player of the Match for his sensational bowling spell of 4/22 in 5.3 overs.

Rishabh Pant's historic twin centuries at Headingley propelled him to seventh in ICC Test rankings, while Ben Duckett's stellar performance secured him eighth position. Shubman Gill climbed to 20th after a century. Jasprit Bumrah remains the top Test bowler. In T20Is, Michael Levitt and Brandon McMullen made significant gains, reflecting the growing competitiveness in international cricket.