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England vs Scotland, Match 23 Match Summary

ENG vs SCO, 2026 - T20 Summary

England vs Scotland Scorecard
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Match 23, Eden Gardens, Kolkata , Feb 14, 2026
England England
155/5 (18.2/20)
Scotland Scotland
152 (19.4/20)
England beat Scotland by 5 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Tom Banton
    63(41)
SCO 152/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/984-richie-berrington-playerprofile>Richie Berrington</a>
Richie Berrington
49 (32)
  • 5x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 153.12SR
Michael Jones
Michael Jones
33 (20)
  • 5x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 165SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Adil Rashid
ECON 9.00
4
OVERS
36/3
R/W
Bowler
Jofra Archer
ECON 6.00
4
OVERS
24/2
R/W
ENG 155/5
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/112234-tom-banton-playerprofile>Tom Banton</a>
Tom Banton
63 (41)
  • 4x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 153.65SR
<a href=/cricket/players/115140-jacob-bethell-playerprofile>Jacob Bethell</a>
Jacob Bethell
32 (28)
  • 2x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 114.28SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Oliver Davidson
ECON 6.00
2
OVERS
12/1
R/W
Bowler
Brad Currie
ECON 7.00
3
OVERS
21/1
R/W
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Full Commentary
18 OV
8 Runs
M. Watt to T. Banton W. Jacks
  • 117.1
  • 117.2
  • 417.3
  • 117.4
  • 017.5
  • 117.6
17 OV
5 Runs
B. Wheal to S. Curran W. Jacks
  • W 16.1
  • 016.2
  • 016.3
  • 1 WD 16.4
  • 216.4
  • 016.5
  • 216.6
16 OV
13 Runs
M. Watt to S. Curran T. Banton
  • 615.1
  • 115.2
  • 115.3
  • 415.4
  • 015.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
10 Runs
M. Leask to T. Banton S. Curran
  • 114.1
  • 614.2
  • 114.3
  • 114.4
  • 014.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
7 Runs
B. Currie to T. Banton S. Curran
  • 113.1
  • 113.2
  • 013.3
  • 413.4
  • 013.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
5 Runs
M. Leask to T. Banton S. Curran
  • 112.1
  • 212.2
  • 012.3
  • 012.4
  • 112.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
6 Runs
O. Davidson to S. Curran T. Banton
  • 011.1
  • 211.2
  • 111.3
  • 211.4
  • 111.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
9 Runs
M. Leask to H. Brook T. Banton S. Curran
  • 210.1
  • 110.2
  • 110.3
  • W 10.4
  • 110.5
  • 410.6
10 OV
6 Runs
O. Davidson to T. Banton J. Bethell H. Brook
  • 29.1
  • 19.2
  • W 9.3
  • 19.4
  • 29.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
22 Runs
M. Watt to T. Banton
  • 68.1
  • 68.2
  • 1 WD 8.3
  • 68.3
  • 28.4
  • 08.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
2 Runs
B. Wheal to J. Bethell T. Banton
  • 07.1
  • 17.2
  • 07.3
  • 17.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
9 Runs
M. Leask to J. Bethell T. Banton
  • 16.1
  • 16.2
  • 16.3
  • 46.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
6 Runs
B. Wheal to T. Banton J. Bethell
  • 05.1
  • 15.2
  • 25.3
  • 05.4
  • 25.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
16 Runs
B. McMullen to J. Bethell
  • 24.1
  • 04.2
  • 64.3
  • 44.4
  • 44.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
5 Runs
B. Currie to J. Bethell T. Banton
  • 03.1
  • 13.2
  • 13.3
  • 13.4
  • 03.5
  • 23.6
3 OV
3 Runs
B. McMullen to J. Bethell T. Banton
  • 12.1
  • 12.2
  • 12.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
9 Runs
B. Currie to J. Buttler J. Bethell
  • 11.1
  • 01.2
  • 11.3
  • 21.4
  • 01.5
  • 5 WD 1.6
  • W 1.6
1 OV
4 Runs
B. McMullen to P. Salt J. Bethell
  • 00.1
  • 20.2
  • W 0.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 20.6
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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