The rivalry between England and Scotland takes center stage at the famous Eden Gardens, creating a crucial matchup for both teams. England, under the leadership of Harry Brook, faces pressure after a rocky start. They narrowly defeated Nepal by 4 runs and suffered a 30-run loss to the West Indies, making this game vital to their Super Eight chances.
Scotland, on the other hand, arrives with a strong sense of confidence. They stand in second place in Group C after a commanding 73-run win over Italy, partly thanks to George Munsey’s impressive 103 runs in the tournament. Having played two matches at this venue, Scotland has a familiarity with the conditions. Memories of their 2018 ODI win over England and a close call during a rain-affected T20 match in 2024 give them hope for an upset at this World Cup.
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 pitch at Eden Gardens is expected to be a good surface for batting at the start. Openers like Phil Salt and George Munsey should have the opportunity to play aggressively. However, as the match progresses and the pitch dries up, it may become slower, allowing spinners like Adil Rashid and Mark Watt to have a bigger impact in the later innings.
ENG vs SCO, T20 World Cup 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1
- England wins the toss and chooses to bowl first
- Scotland powerplay score: 40-50
- Scotland total score: 140-150
Case 2
- Scotland wins the toss and chooses to bowl first
- England powerplay score: 50-60
- England total score: 165-175
Match Result: The team bowling first is likely to win.
