Scotland vs England T20 World Cup 2026: Full Match Scorecard, Highlights & Key Moments

Scotland vs England — T20 World Cup 2026 Match Preview and Scorecard

Match: Group C clash at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India
Date: Saturday, 14 February 2026
Time: 3:00 PM (IST)

This long-anticipated T20 clash on Valentine’s Day saw two historic cricketing rivals — England and Scotland — battle for crucial Group C points that could decide who progresses to the Super Eight stage of the tournament.

England, coming off a loss to West Indies and a narrow win over Nepal, needed a victory to keep their campaign alive, while Scotland, buoyed by a big win against Italy earlier in the tournament, entered the contest with confidence and momentum.

Toss and Match Conditions

• After winning the toss, England decided to bowl.

• With a batting-friendly pitch and pleasant weather at Eden Gardens, both teams looked to exploit conditions and score heavily.

Scorecard (as of latest available updates)

Note: The match was live/ongoing at the last update and full completed scorecard details (final totals, individual batting and bowling figures) were not yet published at that time. Full scorecards usually appear after the match concludes.

Team Line-Ups

Scotland

• George Munsey

• Michael Jones

• Brandon McMullen

• Richie Berrington (c)

• Tom Bruce

• Michael Leask

• Matthew Cross (wk)

• Mark Watt

• Oliver Davidson

• Brad Currie

• Brad Wheal

England

• Philip Salt

• Jos Buttler (wk)

• Jacob Bethell

• Tom Banton

• Harry Brook (c)

• Sam Curran

• Will Jacks

• Liam Dawson

• Jamie Overton

• Jofra Archer

• Adil Rashid

Match Narrative & Context

Historic Rivalry & Stakes

Though England and Scotland have a deep sporting rivalry, matches between the two sides in cricket — especially in World Cup T20Is — have been rare or affected by weather. Their only previous T20 World Cup encounter was washed out in 2024.

Both teams entered this fixture on two points each, tied with Italy but separated by net run rate, making every ball important in a tightly contested Group C.

England Under Pressure

England’s T20 campaign had not gone entirely to script — a close call against Nepal and a defeat by West Indies meant that a loss today would put their tournament progression at risk.

Scotland Building Momentum

Scotland’s commanding 73-run win over Italy, in which they posted over 200 and dominated with both bat and ball, showcased their ability to compete with higher-ranked sides in this format.

Key Players to Watch

• Harry Brook (ENG): England’s captain and middle-order linchpin with the bat.

• Sam Curran (ENG): All-round threat with the ball and lower-order contributions.

• Richie Berrington (SCO): Scotland captain and experienced campaigner.

• Michael Leask (SCO): Form bowler capable of key breakthroughs.

Implications of the Match

The result of this fixture held important ramifications for the Group C standings:

• A Scotland win would strengthen their position toward the Super Eight qualification.

• An England win would keep their tournament hopes alive and boost confidence after inconsistent performances.

As of the last live update, Scotland were at 7/1 early in their innings, with England fielding first after winning the toss.