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England vs Scotland Result – 23rd Match, Group C

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23rd Match, Group C • ICC Men's T20 World Cup

England cricket team logo
ENG
155/5 (18.2)
Scotland cricket team logo
SCO
152/10 (19.4)
England won by 5 wickets
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Player of the match: Tom Banton

18.2
4
Brad Wheal to Will Jacks, Four
18.1
6
Brad Wheal to Will Jacks, Six
End of over 18 (8 runs)
Will Jacks 6 (8)
Tom Banton 63 (41)
ENG 145/5
Mark Watt 3-0-43-0
17.6
1
Mark Watt to Will Jacks, 1 run
17.5
0
Mark Watt to Will Jacks, no run
17.4
1
Mark Watt to Tom Banton, 1 run
17.3
4
Mark Watt to Tom Banton, Four
17.2
1
Mark Watt to Will Jacks, 1 run
17.1
1
Mark Watt to Tom Banton, 1 run
End of over 17 (5 runs)
Will Jacks 4 (5)
Tom Banton 57 (38)
ENG 137/5
Brad Wheal 3-1-13-0
16.6
2
Brad Wheal to Will Jacks, 2 runs
16.5
0
Brad Wheal to Will Jacks, no run
16.4
2
Brad Wheal to Will Jacks, 2 runs
16.4
Wd
Brad Wheal to Will Jacks, 1 wide
16.3
0
Brad Wheal to Will Jacks, no run
16.2
0
Brad Wheal to Will Jacks, no run
16.1
W
Brad Wheal to Sam Curran, Out! Caught by M Cross
End of over 16 (13 runs)
Sam Curran 28 (19)
Tom Banton 57 (38)
ENG 132/4
Mark Watt 2-0-35-0
15.6
1
Mark Watt to Sam Curran, 1 run
15.5
0
Mark Watt to Sam Curran, no run
15.4
4
Mark Watt to Sam Curran, Four
15.3
1
Mark Watt to Tom Banton, 1 run
15.2
1
Mark Watt to Sam Curran, 1 run
15.1
6
Mark Watt to Sam Curran, Six
End of over 15 (10 runs)
Sam Curran 16 (14)
Tom Banton 56 (37)
ENG 119/4
Michael Leask 4-1-33-0
14.6
1
Michael Leask to Sam Curran, 1 run
14.5
0
Michael Leask to Sam Curran, no run
14.4
1
Michael Leask to Tom Banton, 1 run

Match Summary

England and Scotland met in 23rd Match, Group C of ICC Men's T20 World Cup, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 18.2: Brad Wheal to Will Jacks, Four | 18.1: Brad Wheal to Will Jacks, Six | 17.3: Mark Watt to Tom Banton, Four. The turning point arrived at 16.1 when Brad Wheal to Sam Curran, Out! Caught by M Cross. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (England won by 5 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 18.2: Brad Wheal to Will Jacks, Four
  • 18.1: Brad Wheal to Will Jacks, Six
  • 17.3: Mark Watt to Tom Banton, Four
  • 16.1: Brad Wheal to Sam Curran, Out! Caught by M Cross
  • 15.4: Mark Watt to Sam Curran, Four
  • 15.1: Mark Watt to Sam Curran, Six

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 16.1 when Brad Wheal to Sam Curran, Out! Caught by M Cross. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

England won by 5 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 18.2: Brad Wheal to Will Jacks, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

18.2 4 Brad Wheal to Will Jacks, Four

18.1 6 Brad Wheal to Will Jacks, Six

End of over 18 (8 runs)
Will Jacks 6 (8)
Tom Banton 63 (41)
ENG 145/5
Mark Watt 3-0-43-0

17.6 1 Mark Watt to Will Jacks, 1 run

17.5 0 Mark Watt to Will Jacks, no run

17.4 1 Mark Watt to Tom Banton, 1 run

17.3 4 Mark Watt to Tom Banton, Four

17.2 1 Mark Watt to Will Jacks, 1 run

17.1 1 Mark Watt to Tom Banton, 1 run

End of over 17 (5 runs)
Will Jacks 4 (5)
Tom Banton 57 (38)
ENG 137/5
Brad Wheal 3-1-13-0

16.6 2 Brad Wheal to Will Jacks, 2 runs

16.5 0 Brad Wheal to Will Jacks, no run

16.4 2 Brad Wheal to Will Jacks, 2 runs

16.4 Wd Brad Wheal to Will Jacks, 1 wide

16.3 0 Brad Wheal to Will Jacks, no run

16.2 0 Brad Wheal to Will Jacks, no run

16.1 W Brad Wheal to Sam Curran, Out! Caught by M Cross

End of over 16 (13 runs)
Sam Curran 28 (19)
Tom Banton 57 (38)
ENG 132/4
Mark Watt 2-0-35-0

15.6 1 Mark Watt to Sam Curran, 1 run

15.5 0 Mark Watt to Sam Curran, no run

15.4 4 Mark Watt to Sam Curran, Four

15.3 1 Mark Watt to Tom Banton, 1 run

15.2 1 Mark Watt to Sam Curran, 1 run

15.1 6 Mark Watt to Sam Curran, Six

End of over 15 (10 runs)
Sam Curran 16 (14)
Tom Banton 56 (37)
ENG 119/4
Michael Leask 4-1-33-0

14.6 1 Michael Leask to Sam Curran, 1 run

14.5 0 Michael Leask to Sam Curran, no run

14.4 1 Michael Leask to Tom Banton, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the England vs Scotland 23rd Match, Group C match?
England won by 5 wickets.

What is the England vs Scotland 23rd Match, Group C?
England vs Scotland is the 23rd Match, Group C of the 2026 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch England vs Scotland live score?
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