“The victory moves England to second place in Group C, boosting their Super Eight hopes.”
England secured a five-wicket victory over Scotland in their T20 World Cup clash at Eden Gardens. Scotland batted first and were all out for 152, with Richie Berrington top-scoring with 49 and Tom Bruce adding 24 in a crucial partnership.
England’s bowlers applied pressure throughout the innings. Adil Rashid took three wickets, and Jofra Archer claimed two key scalps, preventing Scotland from building big partnerships.
Chasing 153, England lost early wickets, including both openers. Tom Banton played a brilliant unbeaten 63 off 41 balls, sharing a 66-run partnership with Jacob Bethell to stabilize the chase.
Sam Curran added 28 runs, and Will Jacks finished the game with some big hits, guiding England home with ten balls to spare.
The win moves England to second place in Group C, keeping their Super Eight hopes alive. The team’s balanced batting, disciplined bowling, and sharp fielding highlighted their experience and resilience, with Banton, Rashid, and Archer delivering key performances under pressure.