England secures a 5-wicket victory over Scotland with strong batting and bowling performances.
Scotland and England faced off in the ICC Men’s World Cup 2026 on Saturday (February 14, 2026), at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Match Summary
Earlier, England won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Batting first, Captain Richie Berrington was top scorer with 49 runs (32 balls). He received good support from Michael Jones, who scored a quick 33 off 20, and Tom Bruce, who added 24 runs off 18 balls.
The rest of the batters failed to add much as Scotland were bowled out for 152 runs.
Adil Rashid took 3 wickets for 36 runs. He was the standout bowler for England, making crucial strikes and disrupting partnerships with his leg spin.
Jofra Archer took 2 wickets for 24 runs, while Liam Dawson took 2 wickets for 34 runs.
Dawson’s bowling (spin) helped to tighten the middle overs and secure important dismissals.
Sam Curran and Jamie Overton each took one wicket.
Chasing 153 runs, England loses both openers early.
England batter Jacob Bethell scores 32 runs from 28 balls, forming a key partnership with Tom Banton that stabilized England’s innings and helped keep the chase on track.
Tom Banton(not out) scored 63 runs off 41 balls. He was the backbone of the run chase with a steady and impactful innings, hitting several boundaries and key sixes when it mattered most.
Sam Curran added 28 runs off 20 balls. Will Jacks (16 runs off 10 balls) finished with a six and a four to seal the win.
England successfully chased down the target, scoring 155/5 in 18.2 overs to secure a five-wicket victory.
Oliver Davidson, Brad Currie, Brad Wheal, and Brandon McMullen each took one wicket for Scotland, but their efforts were not enough to prevent England from reaching the target.
Player Of The Match
Tom Banton
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