The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 saw England defeat Scotland by 5 wickets with 10 balls remaining in Match 23 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on February 14. Scotland posted 152 all out in 19.4 overs. England chased down the target and finished at 155/5 in 18.2 overs.
Tom Banton starred with 63 runs off 41 balls for England. Richie Berrington top-scored for Scotland with 49 runs. Jofra Archer took 2 wickets. Brandon McMullen grabbed 1 wicket for Scotland. This was a clinical chase from England.
Match Summary: SCOT vs ENG
Here is the complete match summary of this Group C encounter:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Scotland Score | 152 all out (19.4 overs) |
| England Score | 155/5 (18.2 overs) |
| Match Result | England won by 5 wickets (with 10 balls remaining) |
| Best Batting (SCOT) | Richie Berrington – 49 off 32 balls (5 fours, 2 sixes) |
| Best Batting (ENG) | Tom Banton – 63 not out off 41 balls (4 fours, 3 sixes) |
| Best Bowling (SCOT) | Brad Currie- 1/21 in 3 overs (Econ: 7.00) |
| Best Bowling (ENG) | Jofra Archer – 2/24 in 4 overs (Econ: 6.00) |
| Player of the Match | Tom Banton (ENG) |
Scotland Innings: 152 All Out in 19.4 Overs
Scotland scored 42 runs in the powerplay with 3 wickets down. George Munsey fell for 4 runs. Brandon McMullen scored 0 runs. Michael Jones made 33 runs off 20 balls with 5 fours and 1 six before Sam Curran got him caught.
Captain Richie Berrington anchored with 49 runs off 32 balls. He hit 5 fours and 2 sixes. Tom Bruce added 24 runs off 18 balls. Michael Leask scored 1 run. Matthew Cross made 8 runs. Mark Watt contributed 2 runs. Oliver Davidson remained unbeaten on 20 runs off 15 balls. Brad Wheal scored 2 runs. Brad Currie added 2 runs. Scotland reached 50 runs in 6.6 overs, 100 runs in 11.3 overs, and 150 runs in 18.5 overs.
Jofra Archer led England’s bowling with 2 wickets for 24 runs. Adil Rashid took 3 wickets. Liam Dawson grabbed 2 wickets. Sam Curran picked up 1 wicket. Jamie Overton got 1 wicket.
England Chase: 155/5 in 18.2 Overs
England scored 43 runs in the powerplay with 2 wickets down. Phil Salt fell for 2 runs. Jos Buttler scored 3 runs. Jacob Bethell made 32 runs off 28 balls with 2 fours and 1 six. Tom Banton played a match-winning knock of 63 not out off 41 balls. He hit 4 fours and 3 sixes. His fifty came in 33 balls.
Harry Brook added 4 runs. Sam Curran contributed 28 runs off 20 balls with 1 four and 2 sixes. Will Jacks remained unbeaten on 16 runs off 10 balls with 1 four and 1 six. England reached 50 runs in 6.4 overs, 100 runs in 12.2 overs, and crossed the target in 18.2 overs.
Brandon McMullen took 1 wicket for 23 runs. Brad Currie grabbed 1 wicket. Brad Wheal picked up 1 wicket. Michael Leask got 1 wicket. Mark Watt took 0 wickets. Oliver Davidson conceded 12 runs without taking a wicket.
Key Highlight: Player of the Match – Tom Banton
Batting: 63 not out off 41 balls
Strike rate: 153.65
Tom Banton anchored England’s chase. He came in early and stayed till the end. His 63 runs came off 41 balls with 4 fours and 3 sixes. He built partnerships with Bethell and Curran. His innings took England to victory with 10 balls to spare. This win strengthened England’s position in Group C.
