Phil Salt aims to become the world’s best T20 opener following an explosive performance where he scored a record-breaking 141 runs, helping England to a 146-run victory over South Africa. His innings included a record-setting 39-ball century, surpassing Liam Livingstone’s previous England record. England set a new T20I record total for matches between Test nations at 304-2 before bowling South Africa out for 158, leveling the series at 1-1. Salt’s aggressive start included 18 runs in the first over, and his unbeaten innings comprised 23 boundaries, including eight sixes. Salt expressed his ambition to both maintain a high strike rate and surpass existing records. Teammates, including England captain Jos Buttler, underscored Salt’s talent and their potential as a dominant team in world cricket. The victory sets the stage for an upcoming decisive match in Nottingham.