The iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata braces for a high-stakes British showdown as England and Scotland collide in a crucial Group C encounter of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Both sides sit on one win and one defeat, making this a virtual knockout for Super 8 qualification. England arrive wounded after a disjointed 30-run loss to the West Indies exposed their bowling frailties, while Scotland are soaring after a record-breaking 73-run demolition of Italy. Familiarity adds intrigue; these neighbors know each other’s game intimately. England possess superior individual firepower, but Scotland’s momentum and comfort at this venue (having played both their matches here) make them dangerous. One team advances; the other faces elimination.
England vs Scotland Win Probability
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ENG vs SCO, Group C T20 World Cup 2026 23rd Match Details
| Match | ICC T20 World Cup 2026, 23rd Match, Group C |
| Date | Saturday, February 14, 2026 |
| Time | 03:00 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Live Streaming (TV) | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming (Mobile) | JioHotstar |
ENG vs SCO Team Form – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
England
England’s form is mixed (L, W, W, W, W), with a concerning bowling performance against the West Indies. Their key strength remains an explosive, deep batting lineup. Jacob Bethell is England’s leading run-scorer this World Cup (88 runs, SR 152), while Phil Salt and Jos Buttler provide devastating starts. The bowling unit is yet to click collectively, but Adil Rashid appears to be hitting his stride (2/16 vs West Indies). The psychological edge is the pressure to perform after a setback, but their talent ceiling remains significantly higher than Scotland’s.
Scotland
Scotland’s form is encouraging (W, L, L, L, W), highlighted by a record-breaking 207/4 against Italy. Their key strength is momentum and settled combinations. George Munsey is in scintillating touch (84 off 54), while Brandon McMullen’s explosive 41 off 18 signals danger. The bowling is spearheaded by Michael Leask (5 wickets, economy 7.37), who can trouble England with his off-spin. Their realistic objective is to attack England’s vulnerable pace attack and post a competitive total. The key challenge is handling the step-up in class after facing Italy.
ENG vs SCO Probable Playing XI
England Probable XI-
Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (WK), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook (C), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid.
Scotland Probable XI-
George Munsey, Michael Jones, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (C), Tom Bruce, Matthew Cross (WK), Mark Watt, Michael Leask, Oliver Davidson, Brad Wheal, Brad Currie.
ENG vs SCO Head-to-Head Record (T20 World Cup)
| Total Match Played | 01 |
| ENG Won | 00 |
| SCO Won | 00 |
| Draw/No Result | 01 |
ENG vs SCO Pitch Report
The Eden Gardens pitch has favored teams batting first in this World Cup, with first-innings scores of 182/5 and 207/4 resulting in wins for the batting side. The surface is good for batting upfront but slows down later, making spin a significant factor in the middle overs. Batsmen must capitalize during the powerplay. A par score is 180-190, with England targeting 190-200 if batting first, and Scotland aiming for 180.
ENG vs SCO Weather Report
Conditions will be warm and mostly dry, with temperatures reaching 29-32°C and a very low chance of rain. Skies will be largely clear with low cloud cover. Light winds are expected. Air quality may be slightly poorer, but there will be no interruptions, ensuring a full contest.
ENG vs SCO Toss Prediction
The captain winning the toss will likely choose to bat first. This is a clear trend at Eden Gardens in this World Cup, with both matches won by the team batting first. The pitch tends to get slower in the second innings, making chasing trickier. In a must-win game, setting a total is the preferred, assertive strategy.
ENG vs SCO Match Prediction
While Scotland’s form and familiarity with conditions make them dangerous, England’s superior individual quality and greater experience in high-stakes World Cup matches should prove decisive. The return to form of Adil Rashid provides a potent wicket-taking option, and their batting lineup has the firepower to post a daunting total on a good surface. Scotland’s best chance lies in George Munsey and Brandon McMullen exploiting England’s erratic pace attack. However, England’s depth and class under pressure should see them edge this crucial contest and keep their Super 8 hopes alive.
ENG vs SCO Dream11 Team
- Wicketkeeper: Jos Buttler, Matthew Cross
- Batters: Jacob Bethell, George Munsey, Brandon McMullen
- All-rounders: Sam Curran, Richie Berrington, Michael Leask
- Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Brad Currie
Captain (C) Pick: Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran.
Vice-Captain (VC) Pick: George Munsey, Adil Rashid.
