T20 World Cup 2026: England vs Scotland, Match 23 – Full highlights, top moments & winner details

England clinched a tense five-wicket victory over Scotland in their T20 World Cup 2026 Group C encounter at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on February 14. 

After being asked to bat first, Scotland posted a respectable total of 152 runs with contributions from Richie Berrington (49 off 32), Michael Jones (33 off 20), Tom Bruce (24 off 18) and Olivier Davidson (unbeaten 20 off 15) before getting all-out in 19.4 overs. Berrington and Bruce showed resilience against an experienced English attack after the top-order’s collapse, as they put on a respectable total, ensuring they were not completely out of the contest.

England spinner Adil Rashid was the pick of the bowlers, while Jofra Archer also found his mojo back, picking up two crucial wickets.

In response, England got off to a horror start, losing both the experienced openers Phil Salt and Jos Buttler cheaply. Scotland continued to fight impressively, picking up regular breakthroughs. The pressure forced England into some tight moments, with key wickets falling at crucial junctures.

It was England’s middle order that ultimately steadied the chase, rotating strike efficiently and finding boundaries when they mattered most. Tom Banton, along with Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, and Will Jacks took England over the line. This win keeps England well-placed in Group C, while Scotland will now face Nepal to keep their hopes alive.

WI vs ENG: Top Performers of the Match

Top batting performance: Tom Banton 

The dynamic middle-order batter from England had an impressive outing against Scotland. After losing out openers early, Banton stabilised the innings with an unbeaten 63 off 41 balls, including four fours and three sixes. 

Top bowling performance: Adil Rashid

It was a vintage Adil Rashid show at the Eden Gardens as he broke Scotland’s back with his masterful bowling. The leg-spinner finished his quota of four overs, giving away 36, while picking up three wickets, including Scottish captain’s wicket as well. 

Records Broken and Major Milestones Achieved

• First-ever win for England against a European nation in T20 World Cups.
• 17th instance where no boundary was hit in first four overs of an innings (England) in T20 WCs
• Jos Buttler completed 4000 T20I runs, only fourth player to do so

Who was the Player of the Match?

Tom Banton was named Player of the Match for his match-winning knock. 

When is the next match?

England will now take on Italy on February 16th at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Scotland on the other hand, will take on Nepal at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on February 17.