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Match 23, Eden Gardens, Kolkata
, Feb 14, 2026
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From Kolkata to Ahmedabad - That brings us to the end of this game, with England picking up two crucial points, while Scotland's qualification hopes are no longer entirely in their own hands. The action now moves to the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad for a heavyweight Group D clash between New Zealand and South Africa. That match will get underway shortly with the Proteas electing to bowl first, so switch tabs and join us for all the build-up and live coverage. Cheers!
The victorious skipper of England - Harry Brook says he is happy to get over the line. Adds that Scotland batted well against the spinners, but they dragged it back in the fag end and were happy with the overall score. On Archer, Brook says he got his line and length perfectly today. Mentions that Tom Banton gelled well in the number 4 position today and took on the spinners brilliantly. On the wicket, Brook was confident that it wouldn't change much throughout the game. On the next game, Harry admits they haven't got the perfect game yet, but hopes to put on their best performance against Italy.
The captain of Scotland - Richie Berrington says that it was a good surface. Adds that they recovered well after losing early wickets, but one of him or Tom Bruce needed to stay there till the end to get those 20-30 more runs. Mentions that they expected spin to play a part in the middle overs, but just could not execute their plans well. Tells that they have players who can manage at that stage, but it did not click for them in this game. Berrington believes that even though they were short of runs, their bowlers showed good fight to make a game out of this, which shows that they can challenge anyone. Praises Brad Wheal for his bowling effort, and says that Mark Watt had an off day, but he came back well later on. Admits that a few more runs and things could have been different. Further adds that they have enjoyed their time in Kolkata, thanking the support and hospitality. Ends by saying that it was good to finish off in front of a big crowd, and now the focus shifts to Mumbai.
Let's hear from the captains now...
A brave defence undone - Credit to Scotland for making a real contest of it, even after finishing a few runs short. Brad Currie and Brandon McMullen were excellent with the new ball, removing the English openers early and putting England under pressure. The Scots kept things tight until Mark Watt came into the attack, and his first over went for 22, swinging the momentum. It turned out to be an off day for him, as he conceded 43 from his three overs, which may well have been the difference, especially with Brad Wheal and Davidson being very effective at the other end.
A promising platform, poor finish - Earlier in the game, after early setbacks and a handy cameo from Jones, Scotland rebuilt through a brisk 71-run stand between Richie Berrington and Tom Bruce that took them to a strong 113/3 in the 13th over, setting them up for a push towards 180 or more. However, losing both set batters in quick succession stalled the momentum, and despite some late blows from Oliver Davidson, Scotland were bowled out for just 152. Adil Rashid was the standout for England with a three-wicket haul after a costly first couple of overs, while Archer and Dawson picked up two each. Curran and Overton chipped in with one apiece to cap off a well-rounded bowling display.
Banton stands tall when it mattered - The English openers failed again, which is now a real concern, but Jacob Bethell's quick cameo kept England on track. It was Tom Banton, though, who made the difference after two earlier failures, adding 66 with Bethell to put the chase in control. England wobbled slightly in the middle overs, but Banton anchored the innings, mixing caution with aggression and taking the game away with a decisive counter-attack against Watt. Sam Curran chipped in with useful runs, and Banton finished unbeaten on 63 off 41, a timely confidence-boosting knock.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Tom Banton wins the award for his match-winning 63* off 41. He says it was a tough game against the West Indies, but they were fully focused on today's game. Shares that T20 cricket is a high-risk game, sometimes it goes against you, but you always keep pushing. Banton mentions the ball was turning and holding slightly in Mumbai, but today was a good wicket to bat on. Admits he loves to sweep and reverse sweep, but he wanted to play a bit straight. Expresses that the game situation always dictates how he wants to proceed.
A European hoodoo finally ends - England have finally broken their jinx of not beating a European side at the T20 World Cup, registering an important win over Scotland here. They are back to winning ways, and it was a vital result to keep their qualification firmly in their own hands rather than relying on others. Scotland had their moments, both with bat and ball, but just did not have enough to get over the line.
End Of The Over 18.2 : 155/5
10 Runs
- 618.1
- 418.2
W. Jacks
16 (10)
T. Banton
63 (41)
B. Wheal
3.2-0-23-1
18.2
4
Brad Wheal To Will Jacks
FOUR! England are back to winning ways! Short and sits well for the batter on middle, Will Jacks pulls it solidly through square leg and it speeds away to the fence. ENGLAND WIN BY 5 WICKETS!
18.1
6
Brad Wheal To Will Jacks
SIX! Just two runs needed! Easy pickings! Brad Wheal bowls it in the slot, a half-volley. Will Jacks hits it high and handsomely over long on and it goes the distance.
End Of The Over 18 : 145/5
8 Runs
- 117.1
- 117.2
- 417.3
- 117.4
- 017.5
- 117.6
W. Jacks
6 (8)
T. Banton
63 (41)
M. Watt
3-0-43-0
17.6
1
Mark Watt To Will Jacks
DROPPED! Hard one to take but Scotland would have loved a wicket right now. Drops it full and on middle, comes with the angle. Will Jacks gets inside the line and slog-sweeps but gets a top edge which flies to mid-wicket. The fielder runs behind with the ball swerving in the air and fails to hold it.
17.5
0
Mark Watt To Will Jacks
Flatter trajectory, outside off, Will Jacks frees his arms and slaps it to cover. Richie Berrington dives to his left and gets a big hand on it. Saves crucial runs there. Scottish skipper leading from the front in the field.
17.4
1
Mark Watt To Tom Banton
Keeps it full, sliding on middle, flicked to deep mid-wicket for a single.
17.3
4
Mark Watt To Tom Banton
FOUR! Punished! Very full, outside off, Banton comes down and converts into a juicy delivery, smacks it past Watt and straight down the ground for a boundary.
17.2
1
Mark Watt To Will Jacks
Slower in the air, fuller and on middle, Will Jacks nicely pushes it to long off for a single.
17.1
1
Mark Watt To Tom Banton
Flights it very full and in the blockhole, on leg, eased to long on for a single.
Surprising call. Richie Berrington is going with Mark Watt, despite him going for 35 runs in his first two overs. Maybe he is looking to buy a wicket or two here. Let's see how this move pans out.
End Of The Over 17 : 137/5
5 Runs
- W 16.1
- 016.2
- 016.3
- 1 WD 16.4
- 216.4
- 016.5
- 216.6
W. Jacks
4 (5)
T. Banton
57 (38)
B. Wheal
3-0-13-1
16.6
2
Brad Wheal To Will Jacks
Five runs and a wicket off the over. Dishes out a length delivery on middle, Will clips it with soft hands past mid-wicket for a brace. 16 runs needed in 18 deliveries.
16.5
0
Brad Wheal To Will Jacks
Brad Wheal pushes it full and drifts it on leg with a scrambled seam, Will Jacks looks to work it away but gets a thick inside edge, onto the pads and it ricochets back to the keeper.
16.4
2
Brad Wheal To Will Jacks
Fuller delivery, slanting on leg, Will Jacks picks off the pads and clips it past short mid-wicket for a couple.
16.4
wd
Brad Wheal To Will Jacks
WIDE! Too short from Brad Wheal, this is well-directed. Will Jacks rushes onto his pull shot and misses.
16.3
0
Brad Wheal To Will Jacks
Pitches it near the 8-meter length and bowls it on leg, Will Jacks makes room and drops it to cover.
16.2
0
Brad Wheal To Will Jacks
Short of a good length and around off, Will Jacks gets on top of the bounce and blocks.
Scotland are not going away without a fight here. Will Jacks is the next man in.
16.1
W
Brad Wheal To Sam Curran OUT!
OUT! High in the night sky and gone! A twist in the tale? Wheal serves it a touch fuller and bowls in the slot but the ball shapes late into the batter. Curran clears his front leg, frees his arms and swings across only to get a thick top edge. It balloons up in the air. The keeper, Matthew Cross, calls, runs towards square leg and gobbles it up with a dive. 28 (20) for Sam Curran today. 21 needed in 23 balls.
Brad Wheal (2-0-8-1) is back on.
End Of The Over 16 : 132/4
13 Runs
- 615.1
- 115.2
- 115.3
- 415.4
- 015.5
- 115.6
S. Curran
28 (19)
T. Banton
57 (38)
M. Watt
2-0-35-0
15.6
1
Mark Watt To Sam Curran
Loops up a length delivery, just outside off. Sam Curran swipes it across and hits it to the left of deep mid-wicket, who picks up on a bounce. A single. 13 runs off the over.
15.5
0
Mark Watt To Sam Curran
Watt bowls the armball, fuller and on leg, drifting in a bit. Curran holds his ground and tries to whip it away but misses and the ball whizzes past the leg pole.
15.4
4
Mark Watt To Sam Curran
FOUR! Picks the gap with precision! Fractionally short and around off, slower in the air. Sam Curran pulls with the meat of the bat and bisects mid-wicket and long on to perfection for a boundary.
15.3
1
Mark Watt To Tom Banton
Floats it full and on leg, on the slower side, Banton clips it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
15.2
1
Mark Watt To Sam Curran
Very full and sliding on middle and leg. Sam Curran sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.
15.1
6
Mark Watt To Sam Curran
SIX! Watt continues to concede runs! Dragged length, not that short but Curran quickly picks up the length, he clears his front leg and heaves it over mid-wicket for a biggie.
Mark Watt is back on. Tom Banton whacked him for 22 runs in his first over.
End Of The Over 15 : 119/4
10 Runs
- 114.1
- 614.2
- 114.3
- 114.4
- 014.5
- 114.6
S. Curran
16 (14)
T. Banton
56 (37)
M. Leask
4-0-33-1
14.6
1
Michael Leask To Sam Curran
Another short delivery, on middle, Sam Curran heaves it away but does not time it as it goes on the bounce to deep mid-wicket. They cross. 34 needed in 30 balls now.
14.5
0
Michael Leask To Sam Curran
Pushed through quicker, short once more, on off, Sam Curran dabs it down to backward point.
14.4
1
Michael Leask To Tom Banton
Keeps the length short again, on the leg stump line, Tom Banton nudges it through mid-wicket for a run.
14.3
1
Michael Leask To Sam Curran
Short again and on middle, Sam Curran pulls it towards wide long on for a run.
14.2
6
Michael Leask To Sam Curran
SIX! That will ease the nerves for England now! A half-tracker, on middle. Sam Curran picks up the length early, rocks back and whacks it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
14.1
1
Michael Leask To Tom Banton
Tossed up, full and on middle, Tom Banton uses his feet to slog it down the ground but gets an inside edge wide of short fine for a single.
DRINKS! Despite losing four wickets, England are on the road to chasing the total, needing another 44 runs in 36 deliveries. They need one good partnership to get over the line and will look to the well-set Banton and ever-reliable Curran to do the job. Scotland have kept themselves in the game by picking wickets regularly. They need a couple of more strikes to make things interesting. Let's see how the final phase pans out.
End Of The Over 14 : 109/4
7 Runs
- 113.1
- 113.2
- 013.3
- 413.4
- 013.5
- 113.6
T. Banton
54 (35)
S. Curran
8 (10)
B. Currie
3-0-21-1
13.6
1
Brad Currie To Tom Banton
Overpitched and on off, Tom Banton drills it down to long off for one more. 44 needed in 36 balls now.
13.5
0
Brad Currie To Tom Banton
On a length and around leg, Tom Banton nudges it to short fine.
13.4
4
Brad Currie To Tom Banton
FOUR! FIFTY FOR BANTON! He has finally come to life in this World Cup, and this is a brilliant knock under pressure. Fuller delivery, on middle and off. Tom Banton gets under it and thumps it over the bowler's head for a boundary. Not much of a celebration as he knows that the job is not done yet.
13.3
0
Brad Currie To Tom Banton
Back of a length and around off, Tom Banton punches it to short cover.
13.2
1
Brad Currie To Sam Curran
Full again and on middle, angling in, Sam Curran works it off the inner half of the bat through square leg for a run.
13.1
1
Brad Currie To Tom Banton
Fuller and on middle, Tom Banton drives it towards long off for a single.
End Of The Over 13 : 102/4
5 Runs
- 112.1
- 212.2
- 012.3
- 012.4
- 112.5
- 112.6
T. Banton
48 (30)
S. Curran
7 (9)
M. Leask
3-0-23-1
12.6
1
Michael Leask To Tom Banton
Flighted, full and on leg, Tom Banton clips it through square leg for one more.
12.5
1
Michael Leask To Sam Curran
Quicker and shorter, on middle, Sam Curran forces it to long off for a run.
12.4
0
Michael Leask To Sam Curran
Flatter, short and around off, Sam Curran gets surprised by the extra bounce and stabs it to the right of the bowler.
12.3
0
Michael Leask To Sam Curran
Arm ball full and on middle, angling in, Sam Curran gets forward to play but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
12.2
2
Michael Leask To Sam Curran
Dragged back again, on middle, Sam Curran stays back and heaves it away wide of deep mid-wicket for a brace. 100 UP FOR ENGLAND!
12.1
1
Michael Leask To Tom Banton
Shorter in length and on middle, Tom Banton punches it to long off for a single.
End Of The Over 12 : 97/4
6 Runs
- 011.1
- 211.2
- 111.3
- 211.4
- 111.5
- 011.6
S. Curran
4 (5)
T. Banton
46 (28)
O. Davidson
2-0-12-1
11.6
0
Oliver Davidson To Sam Curran
Floated, full and around off, Sam Curran stays back and pushes it to cover-point.
11.5
1
Oliver Davidson To Tom Banton
Quicker, full and on leg, Tom Banton tucks it through mid-wicket for one.
11.4
2
Oliver Davidson To Tom Banton
A loopy low full toss, on off, Tom Banton drills it wide of long off. Brandon McMullen runs to his right and dives to save a couple of runs for his team.
11.3
1
Oliver Davidson To Sam Curran
Short and on middle, angling in, Sam Curran flicks it away through mid-wicket for a single.
11.2
2
Oliver Davidson To Sam Curran
A juicy full toss, outside off, Sam Curran carves it away wide of deep point. Brad Currie moves across to his right quickly and makes a good sliding stop. Two taken.
11.1
0
Oliver Davidson To Sam Curran
Short and around off, Sam Curran stabs it out to short extra cover.
End Of The Over 11 : 91/4
9 Runs
- 210.1
- 110.2
- 110.3
- W 10.4
- 110.5
- 410.6
T. Banton
43 (26)
S. Curran
1 (1)
M. Leask
2-0-18-1
10.6
4
Michael Leask To Tom Banton
FOUR! Lovely shot! Michael Leask drops it short and just outside off. Tom Banton moves back, gets on top of it and punches it with sweet timing through covers for a boundary.
10.5
1
Michael Leask To Sam Curran
Flighted, full and on middle, Sam Curran drills it past the bowler for a run.
England look upon Sam Curran once again as they find themselves in a spot of bother.
10.4
W
Michael Leask To Harry Brook OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! A big, big wicket for Scotland and they are very much in this game. Michael Leask pushes this through quicker, shortish and around leg. Harry Brook backs away and then goes down to scoop it over short fine. He gets cramped up for room and can only manage a top edge. Brad Wheal runs backwards from short fine and takes a fine catch. England are 86/4, still needing 67 runs in 56 balls.
10.3
1
Michael Leask To Tom Banton
Fires this one full and on the pads, Tom Banton works it through square leg for a run.
10.2
1
Michael Leask To Harry Brook
Flatter, short and around leg, Harry Brook moves back and chips it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
10.1
2
Michael Leask To Harry Brook
Good length and on middle, Harry Brook flicks it away towards deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
End Of The Over 10 : 82/3
6 Runs
- 29.1
- 19.2
- W 9.3
- 19.4
- 29.5
- 09.6
T. Banton
38 (24)
H. Brook
1 (1)
O. Davidson
1-0-6-1
9.6
0
Oliver Davidson To Tom Banton
Slightly short, wide outside off. Banton frees his arms and cuts it to point.
9.5
2
Oliver Davidson To Tom Banton
Shorter delivery, quicker and around off, Banton pulls it to the right of long on. The fielder slides across and keeps it down to two.
9.4
1
Oliver Davidson To Harry Brook
Straighter fuller delivery on middle, Brook nudges it down to long on for a single. The skipper is off the mark.
Scotland get the much-needed breakthrough. Skipper Harry Brook is the next man in.
9.3
W
Oliver Davidson To Jacob Bethell OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Oliver Davidson breaks the 66-run partnership. Not the best of the deliveries but Scotland will take the wicket. Flatter and on leg, sliding down even more. Jacob Bethell gets on his knee as he tries to take on short fine but hits it straight to Brad Wheal there, who makes no mistake. Jacob Bethell goes for a well-made 32 off 28 deliveries.
9.2
1
Oliver Davidson To Tom Banton
Dragged down delivery, around off, Banton mistimes his pull to long on and settles with a run.
9.1
2
Oliver Davidson To Tom Banton
A bit quicker and into the pitch from Oliver Davidson on middle, Banton rocks back and swipes it across to deep mid-wicket for a brace.
End Of The Over 9 : 76/2
22 Runs
- 68.1
- 68.2
- 1 WD 8.3
- 68.3
- 28.4
- 08.5
- 18.6
T. Banton
33 (20)
J. Bethell
32 (27)
M. Watt
1-0-22-0
8.6
1
Mark Watt To Tom Banton
Watt keeps it slow, tad fuller and on leg, Banton comes down again to go big but mistimes and luckily doesn't find the fielder at long on. A single. 22 runs off the over and England are back on track.
8.5
0
Mark Watt To Tom Banton
Slower through the air, around off, it lands and spins away due to the slowness. Banton looks to slog-sweep but misses. A quick appeal for stumping, but the square leg umpire turns it down.
8.4
2
Mark Watt To Tom Banton
Pushes it too full and on leg, Banton flicks with great timing to long on. Onto the practise pitches and the fielder does well to dive there and stop it. Two runs.
8.3
6
Mark Watt To Tom Banton
SIX! Third six of the over. The crowd is certainly enjoying this from Banton! Dragged length, asking to be hit. This is on middle. Banton clears his front leg and hammers it over mid-wicket for half-a-dozen.
8.3
wd
Mark Watt To Tom Banton
WIDE! Tries to stay away from the hitting arc and serves it over the tramline. Banton tries to pat it away but misses.
8.2
6
Mark Watt To Tom Banton
SIX! This is even bigger! Mark Watt flights a bit but keeps it fuller and in the slot, Banton hits through the line as he puts his dancing skates on, over long off for a six. That brings up the 50-run stand between these two batters.
8.1
6
Mark Watt To Tom Banton
SIX! Good start to the over for England. Floats it fuller and around off, Banton comes down, reaches to the pitch of the delivery and tonks it over long off for a biggie.
End Of The Over 8 : 54/2
2 Runs
- 07.1
- 17.2
- 07.3
- 17.4
- 07.5
- 07.6
J. Bethell
32 (27)
T. Banton
12 (14)
B. Wheal
2-0-8-0
7.6
0
Brad Wheal To Jacob Bethell
Big swing and a miss! Tidy over from Wheal, just 2 runs off it. True bounce off the surface as Brad bowls it short and around off, Jacob Bethell looks to pull but misses.
7.5
0
Brad Wheal To Jacob Bethell
Into the surface, not that short and around off, Jacob Bethell chops it straight to short third.
7.4
1
Brad Wheal To Tom Banton
Excellent from Mark Watt in the field. Serves it full and outside leg, Banton gets inside the line and flicks it to the left of short fine leg. Leask gets a big left hand on it, diving across and saves a certain boundary. Just a run.
7.3
0
Brad Wheal To Tom Banton
On a nagging length and close to the off pole, punched to cover.
7.2
1
Brad Wheal To Jacob Bethell
Short of a good length and on middle, gets big on Bethell as the ball bounces. Jacob Bethell forces his shot across and pulls it aerially to mid on. It lands safely for a run.
7.1
0
Brad Wheal To Jacob Bethell
Pitches it up and on middle, Jacob Bethell plays with a straight bat, back to Wheal, who bends to his right and stops on his follow-through.
End Of The Over 7 : 52/2
9 Runs
- 16.1
- 16.2
- 16.3
- 46.4
- 16.5
- 16.6
J. Bethell
31 (23)
T. Banton
11 (12)
M. Leask
1-0-9-0
6.6
1
Michael Leask To Jacob Bethell
A half-tracker, on the slower side and outside off, Jacob Bethell hits it through covers for a single to end the over. 9 runs off the over.
6.5
1
Michael Leask To Tom Banton
Touch fuller and on middle, flicked to deep mid-wicket for a single.
6.4
4
Michael Leask To Tom Banton
FOUR! Oh, beautifully finds the gap! Floats it on the up, slanting on middle, Banton skips down and heaves it deliberately off the inner half, just to find the gap between mid-wicket and long on for four runs. 50 up for England.
6.3
1
Michael Leask To Jacob Bethell
Short and slower in the air, outside off. Jacob Bethell waits and cuts it to deep cover for a run.
6.2
1
Michael Leask To Tom Banton
Tosses it up, fuller and on middle, Tom Banton leans and drills it to long on for one more.
6.1
1
Michael Leask To Jacob Bethell
A flatter delivery, on middle, comes with the arm. Jacob Bethell pegs back and punches it to long on for a single.
DRINKS! Nothing much to separate the two teams after the Powerplay, just that England have lost one less wicket. The Scottish pacers have been excellent, and they have found movement from the deck, making it difficult for the English batters. Just the 3 boundaries from the bat in the first six overs, which shows how well Scotland have bowled here. However, they cannot let this start to go to waste and need to keep the pressure on the batters in the middle overs, while England need a partnership to steady the chase. Also, here is Michael Leask to bowl after the break.
End Of The Over 6 : 43/2
6 Runs
- 05.1
- 15.2
- 25.3
- 05.4
- 25.5
- 15.6
J. Bethell
28 (20)
T. Banton
5 (9)
B. Wheal
1-0-6-0
5.6
1
Brad Wheal To Jacob Bethell
A single to end the Powerplay. A good-length delivery, on top of off. Jacob Bethell hops and tries to fend it away but gets a leading edge behind point for a single. England are 43/2 at the end of the sixth over.
5.5
2
Brad Wheal To Jacob Bethell
Well played, but excellent stop in the deep. Shorter delivery, scrambled seam and around off, Jacob Bethell taps on top of the bounce and rides it to third man. Michael Leask runs to his right and slides to stop. He does well to keep his body away from the ropes. Saves two runs.
5.4
0
Brad Wheal To Jacob Bethell
Nicely bowled! Slightly into the surface and gets the tennis-like bounce, just outside off. Jacob Bethell stays back to chop it away but misses.
5.3
2
Brad Wheal To Jacob Bethell
Straighter delivery, fuller and on the pads. Jacob Bethell flicks it in front of square on the leg side and comes back for the second.
5.2
1
Brad Wheal To Tom Banton
Wheal keeps it wide of the batter, outside off. Tom Banton crunches it to deep point. A misfield in the deep but just a single added.
5.1
0
Brad Wheal To Tom Banton
Brad Wheal begins with a hard-length delivery, outside off, Banton feels for it, has a poke but the ball seams away and goes past his outside edge.
Brad Wheal is into the attack now.
End Of The Over 5 : 37/2
16 Runs
- 24.1
- 04.2
- 64.3
- 44.4
- 44.5
- 04.6
J. Bethell
23 (16)
T. Banton
4 (7)
B. McMullen
3-0-23-1
4.6
0
Brandon McMullen To Jacob Bethell
A low full toss, on off, Jacob Bethell squeezes it out but fails to beat short third. 16 runs off the over!
4.5
4
Brandon McMullen To Jacob Bethell
FOUR MORE! Jacob Bethell is shifting gears here. Short of a length and outside off, begging to be put away. Bethell frees his arms and crunches it through point for four more runs.
4.4
4
Brandon McMullen To Jacob Bethell
FOUR! Deft touch now! Brandon McMullen hits the length hard and around off. Jacob Bethell waits for it, uses the pace on the ball to steer it wide of short third for a boundary.
4.3
6
Brandon McMullen To Jacob Bethell
SIX! BANG! That will release a bit of pressure. Back of a length and on middle, sits up nicely for the batter. Jacob Bethell pounces on it, rocks back and swats it over the wide long on fence for a biggie.
4.2
0
Brandon McMullen To Jacob Bethell
Fuller and on middle, Jacob Bethell lofts it aerailly but on the bounce to mid on.
4.1
2
Brandon McMullen To Jacob Bethell
DROPPED! Tough chance, but a chance nonetheless! Back of a length and around off, angling away. Jacob Bethell looks to cut it away but toe-ends it. Matthew Cross, the keeper, standing upto the stumps, fails to close his flaps in time and parries it towards third man. Two taken.
End Of The Over 4 : 21/2
5 Runs
- 03.1
- 13.2
- 13.3
- 13.4
- 03.5
- 23.6
T. Banton
4 (7)
J. Bethell
7 (10)
B. Currie
2-0-14-1
3.6
2
Brad Currie To Tom Banton
A bit fuller and around leg, Tom Banton clips it towards deep mid-wicket for a brace.
3.5
0
Brad Currie To Tom Banton
Pulls his length back a bit, on middle and leg, Tom Banton tucks it away to short mid-wicket.
3.4
1
Brad Currie To Jacob Bethell
Goes fuller and on off, angling in again, Jacob Bethell shovels it off the inner half of the bat to deep square leg for another run.
3.3
1
Brad Currie To Tom Banton
Hard length and on off, Tom Banton takes a couple of steps out and pats it towards mid off for a quick run.
3.2
1
Brad Currie To Jacob Bethell
Back of a length and around off, Jacob Bethell steers it through point for a single.
3.1
0
Brad Currie To Jacob Bethell
Fuller delivery, on off, angling in, Jacob Bethell looks to play at it but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
End Of The Over 3 : 16/2
3 Runs
- 12.1
- 12.2
- 12.3
- 02.4
- 02.5
- 02.6
T. Banton
1 (4)
J. Bethell
5 (7)
B. McMullen
2-0-7-1
2.6
0
Brandon McMullen To Tom Banton
Three dots in a row to end the over! Good length and on off, nips back in and keeps low too. Tom Banton just about gets his bat down in time and pushes it back to the bowler. Just 3 runs off the over!
2.5
0
Brandon McMullen To Tom Banton
Short of a length and on middle, Tom Banton rides the bounce and keeps it out on the pitch.
2.4
0
Brandon McMullen To Tom Banton
Overpitched and around off, Tom Banton drives it towards short cover, where Richie Berrington dives to his left to make the stop.
2.3
1
Brandon McMullen To Jacob Bethell
Pitched up and on leg, Jacob Bethell works it through mid-wicket for another run.
2.2
1
Brandon McMullen To Tom Banton
On a length and on off, sticks to the surface a bit. Tom Banton goes through his flick shot early, plays it uppishly but safely towards mid-wicket for a run.
2.1
1
Brandon McMullen To Jacob Bethell
Fuller and outside off, Jacob Bethell drills it to deep point for a single.
Both the openers are gone for England. Tom Banton joins Jacob Bethell with the team in a spot of bother.
End Of The Over 2 : 13/2
9 Runs
- 11.1
- 01.2
- 11.3
- 21.4
- 01.5
- 5 WD 1.6
- W 1.6
J. Buttler
3 (4)
J. Bethell
3 (5)
B. Currie
1-0-9-1
1.6
W
Brad Currie To Jos Buttler OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Brad Currie gets his man now. He sticks to the fuller length, keeps the line around off, angling it away. Jos Buttler looks to go over mid on, but his bat turns in his hands and he ends up mistiming the shot in the air over mid off. Brandon McMullen turns and runs backwards, keeps his eyes on the ball and takes a superb catch. England have been rocked early here. 140 needed off 108 balls.
1.6
wd
Brad Currie To Jos Buttler
FIVE WIDES! Not ideal for Scotland! Brad Currie errs in line and serves this full but on leg, shaping further into the leg side. Jos Buttler misses his flick, and Matthew Cross, the keeper who is standing upto the stumps fails to stop it as it rolls to the fine leg fence for a boundary.
1.5
0
Brad Currie To Jos Buttler
Fuller again and on middle and leg, Jos Buttler knocks it to mid on.
1.4
2
Brad Currie To Jos Buttler
Pitched up and on the pads, Jos Buttler flicks it away towards deep square leg for a couple of runs. He brings up 4000 T20I runs.
1.3
1
Brad Currie To Jacob Bethell
Back of length and outside off, Jacob Bethell stabs it out towards backward point for a run.
1.2
0
Brad Currie To Jacob Bethell
Full again and on middle, shaping it away for the left-hander. Jacob Bethell gets squared up and the ball goes off the leading edge along the ground to point.
1.1
1
Brad Currie To Jos Buttler
Excellent bowling! Brad Currie serves this full and on middle, shaping it in sharply. Jos Buttler looks to work it across the line and gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball rolls towards point. They cross. There is a shout for LBW, but turned down. Inside edge saves Buttler here or else it would have been plumb.
Brad Currie to bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 4/1
4 Runs
- 00.1
- 20.2
- W 0.3
- 00.4
- 00.5
- 20.6
J. Bethell
2 (3)
J. Buttler
0 (0)
B. McMullen
1-0-4-1
0.6
2
Brandon McMullen To Jacob Bethell
On length and around leg, Jacob Bethell clips it towards deep mid-wicket for a brace.
0.5
0
Brandon McMullen To Jacob Bethell
Hits the length hard and outside off, angling away again, Jacob Bethell leaves it alone.
0.4
0
Brandon McMullen To Jacob Bethell
Play and a miss! Fuller in length and around off, angling away, Jacob Bethell looks to push it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.
Early breakthrough for Scotland. Jacob Bethell walks to the crease, replacing Phil Salt.
0.3
W
Brandon McMullen To Phil Salt OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Brandon McMullen strikes a crucial blow for his team. He lands this on a hard length and on off, shaping it away a bit. Phil Salt looks to push it away but the ball just holds up in the surface. He loses his bottom hand and the ball goes off the outer half of the bat straight to cover, where Tom Bruce takes a dolly. A soft dismissal, and England are 2/1, chasing 153 runs.
0.2
2
Brandon McMullen To Phil Salt
Phil Salt and England are underway in the chase! Back of a length and on off, Phil Salt stays back and punches it wide of cover. Tom Bruce dives to his right and gets a hand on it to take the sting out of the ball. Two taken.
0.1
0
Brandon McMullen To Phil Salt
Brandon McMullen starts with a good-length delivery, on off, Phil Salt steers it towards point.
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Batsmen
- Phil Salt
- Jos Buttler
- Jacob Bethell
- Tom Banton
- Harry Brook
- Sam Curran
- Will Jacks
- Liam Dawson
- Jamie Overton
- Jofra Archer
- Adil Rashid
Bowlers
Match Info
- Venue Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Weather Clear
- Toss England won the toss and elected to field
- Result England beat Scotland by 5 wickets
- Player of the Match Tom Banton
- Umpire Allahudien Paleker (SA), Chris Brown (NZ) and Sam Nogajski (AUS)
- Referee Ranjan Madugalle (SL)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: Scotland 152/10 in 19.4 overs
- Scotland 150/9 in 18.5 overs
- Referral 2 (13.1 ovs): R Berrington against ENG (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 1, SCO: 2) (Retained)
- Drinks: Scotland 115/5 in 13.1 overs
- Scotland 102/3 in 11.3 overs
- 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 27 balls between R Berrington (34) and T Bruce (15)
- Scotland 50/3 in 6.6 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): Scotland 42/3
- Drinks: Scotland 42/3 in 5.5 overs
- Referral 1 (3.1 ovs): ENG against M Jones (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 1, SCO: 2)
- England 151/4 in 18.1 overs
- Drinks: England 109/4 in 14.0 overs
- T Banton 4th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 33 balls (3x4) (3x6)
- England 100/4 in 12.2 overs
- 3rd wkt Partnership: 53 off 38 balls between J Bethell (29) and T Banton (24)
- Drinks: England 43/2 in 6.0 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): England 43/2
- J Bethell dropped on 5 by M Cross in 4.1 overs
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