England vs Scotland, 23rd Match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, promises to be a thrilling Group C clash on February 14, 2026. It’s scheduled for 3:00 PM IST (1:30 PM local time in Kolkata) at the iconic Eden Gardens stadium.
This high-stakes encounter pits the defending champions against a gritty associate side aiming to pull off another upset. The game kicks off at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, with local start time at 1:30 PM IST-equivalent, running as a day/night 20-over affair from 3:00 PM IST. Expect a packed house under the lights, broadcast live on Star Sports Network and streamed on JioCinema in India.
Eden Gardens typically offers a balanced surface early on, favoring pace and seam with true bounce, but it slows down under dew, assisting spinners and big hitters in the second innings. Recent T20 World Cup games here have seen scores around 170-180 proving defendable, with an average first-innings total near 165.
For England, a win here solidifies their Super 8 progression after a mixed start with a washout against Netherlands and a narrow defense versus Australia. They’re chasing a title defense amid Jos Buttler’s aggressive rebuild. Scotland, unbeaten so far with a statement win over Namibia, need points to stay alive in Group C and dream of another giant-killing like their 2024 showing. This could define both campaigns in a tight group.
ENG vs SCO Match Details
- Match: England vs Scotland, 23rd Match
- Teams: ENG vs SCO
- Date: 14 Feb 2026
- Time: 2:30 PM 9:30 AM GMT / 3:00 PM LOCAL
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
T20 World 2026 Live Streaming Info
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 kicks off on February 7, 2026, and wraps up with the final on March 8, 2026. Hosted across India and Sri Lanka with 20 teams, it spans about a month—group stages from early February, Super 8s mid-month, semis late February/early March, and the final in Colombo or Mumbai.
- In India, tune into Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2) or stream on Disney+ Hotstar and JioCinema.
- Pakistan viewers can watch on PTV Sports, A Sports, or Ten Sports, with streaming available on Tapmad and Tamasha.
- For Sri Lanka, options include SLRC, Channel Eye, and Siyatha TV on TV, plus Sri Lanka Cricket YouTube and Dialog ViU online.
- UK fans have Sky Sports Cricket, TNT Sports 1, and talkSPORT on television, alongside Sky Go, Discovery+, and NOW TV for streaming.
- In South Africa, SuperSport covers it on TV and via their app.
- Australia might check Fox Sports for TV and Kayo Sports for live streams.
- USA and Canada: Willow TV on TV, Sling TV or Willow HD app for streaming.
- New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ on TV and Sky Go app.
- Bangladesh: Gazi TV (GTV) and Rabith BD app.
- Afghanistan: RTA Sport and Ariana TV.
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Probable XIs
England Probable XI: Philip Salt, Will Jacks, Jos Buttler (c/wk), Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley, Saqib Mahmood.
Scotland Probable XI: George Munsey, Michael Jones, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (c), Matthew Cross (wk), Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Brad Currie, Safyaan Sharif, Jasper Davidson.
England bounced back strongly, defending a modest total against Australia through Jofra Archer’s fiery spells and Phil Salt’s explosive opening. Their batting depth shone, but top-order consistency remains key after early wobbles. Scotland’s momentum is electric—they chased down Netherlands clinically and stunned Namibia with Richie Berrington’s anchoring. Their fearless middle order and spin variety have them buzzing, though pace exposure against England looms large.
Buttler’s captaincy under scrutiny post group-stage stutters—can he unleash Salt and Jacks? Scotland’s Brandon McMullen, the breakout all-rounder, could be their X-factor after smashing 165* recently. Archer’s return adds venom to England’s attack, while dew might tilt the chase. Head-to-head upsets favor Scotland psychologically, but England’s pedigree screams favorite.
Head-to-Head Record
In 13 T20Is, England lead 9-3, with one no-result (2024 World Cup washout). Scotland’s rare wins came in 2015 (chase of 172) and 2021 (super over thriller). Last five meetings: England 3 wins, Scotland 1, no-result 1—England won the most recent completed clash by 7 wickets in 2023.
England Team Analysis
Strengths: World-class batting firepower (Salt, Buttler, Jacks), Archer’s express pace, and spin options in Rashid. Their death bowling is elite, conceding just 150 in last three finishes.
Weaknesses: Inconsistent top order beyond openers; spin vulnerability on turning tracks.
Key Players: Phil Salt (avg 35+, SR 160+), Adil Rashid (15 wickets in last T20WC), Jofra Archer (pace returnee).
Recent Form: W1, NR, L—but defended vs Aus shows momentum.
Scotland Team Analysis
Strengths: Resilient chasing (won 4/5 this WC), McMullen’s all-round impact, and spinners like Watt on slow pitches.
Weaknesses: Fragile pace attack against England’s hitters; batting depth untested in chases over 180.
Key Players: Richie Berrington (anchor, 50+ avg), Brandon McMullen (power-hitter, 2 wickets/game), Mark Watt (spin wizard).
Recent Form: W W NR—unbeaten run fuels belief.
| Aspect | England | Scotland |
|---|---|---|
| Batting Avg (Recent) | 32.5 | 28.0 |
| Bowling Econ | 7.8 | 8.2 |
| Win % in Chases | 65% | 75% |
| Key Strength | Pace Attack | Middle Order |
England’s superior squad depth and Archer-Rashid combo should overpower Scotland on a familiar big stage, targeting 180+ and defending via pace. Scotland might keep it close if McMullen fires, but form and firepower point to England winning by 20-30 runs. Expect a Salt fifty and Rashid 2-fer to seal it—England by 25 runs.