Adil Rashid and Tom Banton delivered standout performances as England registered a comfortable five-wicket victory over Scotland in a Group C match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Saturday. The win strengthened England’s position in the group stage. England’s bowlers set the tone early in the contest. The chase was completed with relative ease.

Opting to bowl first, England made early inroads thanks to Rashid’s veteran leg-spin. He returned impressive figures of 3 for 36, helping restrict Scotland’s momentum. Support came from pacer Jofra Archer and left-arm spinner Liam Dawson, who picked up two wickets each. Scotland was eventually bowled out for 152. The disciplined bowling effort kept the target within reach.

For Scotland, captain Richie Berrington fought hard with a brisk 49 off 32 balls. Opener Michael Jones provided early stability with a contribution of 33. However, the middle order failed to build on the platform. Regular wickets prevented Scotland from posting a bigger total. England maintained control through the innings.

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In reply, England paced the chase sensibly before Banton took charge in the middle overs. The wicketkeeper-batter struck an unbeaten half-century to steer the innings. His composed knock ensured there were no late scares. England crossed the finish line with five wickets in hand. The chase underlined their batting depth.

The victory gives England valuable momentum as the tournament progresses. Rashid’s experience and Banton’s finishing ability once again proved decisive. Scotland, meanwhile, will look to regroup after the setback. With the group stage heating up, every result carries added importance. England will aim to build on this clinical performance.

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