T20 World Cup 2026: England beat Scotland by five wickets in the 23rd match of the ongoing T20 World Cup. On Saturday, this game took place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. England won the toss and put Scotland in to bat first. Scotland managed 152 runs before getting bowled out in 19.4 overs. England chased down the target, finishing at 153 for 5 in just 18.2 overs.
This win gives England two victories from three matches so far in the tournament. Back on February 8th, they edged past Nepal by just four runs in a nail-biter. Now, England sits second in Group C. Scotland, on the other hand, has lost two out of three games. Earlier, they fell to the West Indies as well.
Batting first, Scotland’s captain, Richie Berrington, led from the front with 49 off 32 balls, hitting five fours and two sixes. Michael Jones chipped in with 33 from 20 balls, Tom Bruce added 24 off 18, and Oliver Davidson ended unbeaten on 20 from 15. Adil Rashid was the pick of England’s bowlers, taking 3 for 36. Jofra Archer and Liam Dawson grabbed two wickets each, while Sam Curran and Jamie Overton got one apiece.
Chasing 153, Tom Banton anchored England’s innings with an unbeaten 63 from 41 balls. Will Jacks also stayed not out, scoring 16 off 10. Jacob Bethell added 32, Sam Curran made 28, Harry Brook scored 4, Jos Buttler made 3, and Phil Salt managed just 2 runs. For Scotland, wickets were spread around Brendon McMullen, Oliver Davidson, Brad Wheal, Brad Currie, and Michael Leask.
England Playing XI: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook (c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid.
Scotland XI: George Munsey, Michael Jones, Brendon McMullen, Richie Berrington (captain), Tom Bruce, Michael Leask, Matthew Cross (wicketkeeper), Mark Watt, Oliver Davidson, Brad Wheal, Brad Currie.
