England edges Scotland in T20 match to revive tournament hopes

England Secures Victory Over Scotland in Group C Match at 2026 T20 World Cup

In a match played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, India, England defeated Scotland by five wickets to reclaim their position in Group C of the 2026 T20 World Cup. The victory marked a crucial step towards securing a spot in the Super Eights.

Scotland was bowled out for 152 runs in 19 overs, with Jacob Bethell scoring 32 and Sam Curran contributing 28. England responded by posting 155-5 in 18.2 overs, with Tom Banton’s unbeaten 63 leading the charge.

The match saw Scotland struggle to gain momentum, losing key wickets early on. Richie Berrington top-scored for Scotland with 49 runs off 32 balls, but his partnership with Tom Bruce was their only notable contribution. England’s bowlers, led by Liam Dawson and Adil Rashid, exerted control over the innings, eventually dismissing Scotland for a total of 152.

In response, England faced some early challenges, losing Phil Salt and Jos Buttler to Scotland’s bowlers. However, Banton’s innings helped stabilize the team, and they went on to secure victory with 10 balls to spare. The win keeps Harry Brook’s side on course for the Super Eights, with a victory over Italy in their final Group C match guaranteed.

Scotland’s captain Richie Berrington was the top scorer for his team, while Jofra Archer made significant contributions with two early breakthroughs and a total of 2-24 off his four overs.

Source: Al Jazeera