The ‘Auld Enemy’ rivalry moves to the historic Eden Gardens in what has become a high-stakes encounter for both nations. England, led by Harry Brook, enters this match under significant pressure after a shaky start to their campaign. Following a narrow 4-run escape against Nepal and a 30-run defeat to the West Indies, the 2022 champions find themselves in a must-win situation to keep their Super Eight hopes alive.
Scotland, conversely, arrives with quiet confidence. They sit second in Group C following a dominant 73-run victory over Italy, bolstered by George Munsey’s blistering form (103 runs in the tournament). Having already played two matches at this venue, the Scots hold somehow an advantage in terms of familiarity with the conditions. With memories of their 2018 ODI win over England and a rained-out 2024 T20 clash where they looked threatening, Scotland will view this as their best chance to pull off a major World Cup upset.
ENG vs SCO, T20 World Cup 2026: Match Details
- Date and Time: February 14; 3:00 pm IST / 9:30 am GMT
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
ENG vs SCO, Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
Matches played: 1 | England won: 0 | Scotland won: 0 | No result: 1
Eden Gardens Pitch Report
The Eden Gardens surface for this afternoon clash is expected to be a true batting wicket initially. Expect good bounce and carry, allowing openers like Phil Salt and George Munsey to play their shots freely. As an afternoon game, the pitch is likely to dry out and slow down as the match progresses. Spinners like Adil Rashid and Mark Watt will become increasingly influential in the second innings as the ball begins to grip.
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ENG vs SCO, T20 World Cup 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1
- England wins the toss and bowl first
- Scotland powerplay score: 40-50
- Scotland total score: 140-150
Case 2
- Scotland wins the toss and bowl first
- England powerplay score: 50-60
- England total score: 165-175
Match Result: Team bowling first to win the contest.
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