KOLKATA: England produced a disciplined bowling display to dismiss Scotland for 152 in 19.4 overs during their third group-stage fixture of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Eden Gardens on Saturday.
Scotland began positively after being put in to bat but suffered early setbacks. George Munsey departed for four, and Jofra Archer struck twice in quick succession, removing Brandon McMullen for a duck to leave Scotland struggling at 18-2 inside three overs.
A recovery followed as Michael Jones and captain Richie Berrington steadied the innings. Jones played fluently for 33 off 20 balls before falling to Sam Curran. Berrington then combined with Tom Bruce in a 50-run partnership that carried Scotland beyond the 100-run mark. Bruce made 24 before being dismissed by Liam Dawson.
Scotland’s momentum faltered in the middle overs. Berrington fell just short of a half-century, scoring 49 off 32 balls, as Adil Rashid triggered a collapse. Rashid went on to claim two more wickets, removing Matthew Cross and Mark Watt, reducing Scotland to 127-8.
Jamie Overton accounted for Brad Wheal, while Brad Currie was run out late in the innings. Oliver Davidson remained unbeaten on 20.
Rashid led England’s attack with impressive figures of 3/36, while Archer and Dawson picked up two wickets each in a collective effort.
