ENG opted to bowl first against SCO in match 23 of T20 WC
England lost their previous game by 30-runs to WI
England have registered 0 wins against European nations at the WC
Harry Brook-led England are up against neighbors Scotland in their Group C encounter of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Saturday, February 14. England come into this fixture on the back of a damaging defeat against the West Indies in Mumbai.
The English succumbed to a 30-run defeat at the hands of the West Indies in their previous game and moreover, came close to a loss at the hands of Nepal before Sam Curran's last over heroics saved Harry Brook's blushes. The Poms must win today, to keep their hopes of progressing alive against the Scots.
As for Scotland, they lost to the Windies in their opening game but bounced back nicely, to beat Italy by 73 runs. Richie Berrington and co will be hoping to ruin the Valentine's Day plans for the English at the iconic Eden Gardens.
ENG vs SCO, T20 World Cup 2026: Toss
England have won the toss and have opted to field.
ENG vs SCO, T20 World Cup 2026: Playing XIs
Scotland (Playing XI): George Munsey, Michael Jones, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington(c), Tom Bruce, Michael Leask, Matthew Cross(w), Mark Watt, Oliver Davidson, Brad Currie, Brad Wheal
England (Playing XI): Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(w), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook(c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid
ENG vs SCO, T20 World Cup 2026: Live Streaming
T20 World Cup 2026 matches will be available for live TV telecast across Star Sports Network channels in India. Fans can also watch the live stream on the JioHotstar app and website.
