Summary of this article
ENG bowled first against SCO in match 23 of T20 WC
Scotland got bowled out for 152 in 19.4 overs
Tom Banton's unbeaten 63 helped England chase it down in 18.2 overs
Harry Brook-led England returned back to winning ways as they defeated Scotland by 5 wickets in their Group C encounter of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Saturday, February 14. Tom Banton played a match-winning knock of unbeaten 63, while Adil Rashid scalped three wickets earlier.
Scotland posted a total of 152 on the board after England won the toss and put them to bat first. Jofra Archer struck twice with the new ball rattling the Scots, but they recovered well with their captain Richie Berrington leading from the front. Tom Bruce supported him as well. But after they were dismissed, Adil Rashid ran through the lower middle order and England bowled Scotland out for 152. Rashid registered figures of 3/36.
Chasing it, Scotland removed Phil Salt and Jos Buttler early, but Jacbo Bethell and Tom Banton stitched a steady partnership. Banton targeted Mark Watt and hit him for three sixes in one over to make things easy for England. Despite Bethell losing his wicket, Sam Curran stayed with Banton and the later scored an unbeaten 63 to take England over the finishing line. Scotland's bowlers except for Mark Watt, got one wicket each, but it was not enough.
Thus England returned to winning ways and jumped to second spot in the group behind the West Indies with four points. They will face Italy on Monday to confirm their Super Eights berth.
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.
