The man slammed 87 not out in a mere 47 balls. His innings contained seven fours and five sixes. During the IPL, we had already gotten a taste of what he could do. Now he has shown it once again. He was particularly brutal in one over when he carted Romario Shepherd for 30 runs. He hit him for two fours followed by a six then one more four after which came two more sixes. It was carnage and the type of batting we associate this format with. Check it out: Salt's knock was a sight for sore eyes. had seen the bowlers dominate as teams struggled to chase scores between 110 to 120. Yes, we got to see some really close games but we would be lying if we said we did not miss some bold hitting from the batters. Thanks to Salt, we are now seeing it in full flow. has now begun. Two out of 12 games have been played as two teams from each group will look to make it to the semis. England are in the tougher group, with South Africa also in the mix. USA are the surprise package after they qualified from the previous round. © X/T20 World Cup England are gunning for a record third title. They are also the defending champions, having won in 2022. Their maiden title came in 2010. West Indies won in 2012 and 2016 and are also looking to be a record third time champion. Every match is important as two points may be the difference between qualification for the semis or a flight home. In the other group we have India, Afghanistan, Australia and Bangladesh. India's real test is against Australia as Bangladesh and Afghanistan are not expected to cause much trouble. Of course, nobody is underestimating anybody. © X/T20 World Cup In less than a week, we shall know which teams are in the semis. By the end of the month, we will know who the champions are. The chances of a first-time champion are less as we have as many as four former champions in the final eight teams. South Africa will fancy their chances. They have not won an ICC title since 1998, when they clinched the first-ever Champions Trophy. England are finding their feet in the tournament after a shaky start. India will be wary because they may face off in the semis or maybe even the final. But let's not think that far ahead. Both teams need to make it into the next round first. It will most likely happen, but one can never tell as this game can always spring up an odd surprise.