T20 World Cup 2026: Match 23, ENG vs SCO Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between England vs Scotland?

England will take on Scotland in Match No. 23 of the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on February 14 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

England enters this fixture with a balanced record of one win and one loss from their opening two matches. They secured a narrow victory in a close encounter against Nepal but suffered a defeat against the West Indies, where a dominant performance by Sherfane Rutherford took the game away from them. They are heading into this clash at Eden Gardens and will be determined to bounce back from that loss.

Scotland finds themselves in a similar position, having also recorded one win and one loss. After falling to the West Indies in their opening game, they responded strongly by defeating Italy in their most recent outing. The Scottish side will aim to capitalise on that positive momentum to secure a win here, which would significantly boost their chances of advancing to the next round.

ENG vs SCO Match Details

Eden Gardens, Kolkata Pitch Report

The surface offers true bounce, but batters must prioritise staying in the crease for a longer period of time. Those who spend time at the crease can exploit the fast outfield to score big in the latter half of the innings. Success for the bowling side depends on tight lines and discipline. If they deny the batters room to breathe and prevent free-scoring, bowlers can bring wickets to their end.

ENG vs SCO Head-to-Head Record in T20s

ENG vs SCO Predicted Playing XIs

England:

Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook (c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid

Scotland:

George Munsey, Michael Jones, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (c), Tom Bruce, Matthew Cross (wk), Mark Watt, Michael Leask, Oliver Davidson, Brad Wheal, Brad Currie

ENG vs SCO Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Jacob Bethell

England top-order batter Jacob Bethell could be the key player in this clash. He has already scored one fifty in this World Cup against Nepal and has looked in control regardless of the bowlers he has faced. His runs will be crucial in steering the game in a positive direction for England.

Probable Best Bowler: Sam Curran

England left-arm pacer Sam Curran has found his rhythm and is on the rise. He played a vital role in the opener, defending a narrow lead in the last over to prevent Nepal from crossing the finishing line. His four overs are consistently crucial, as he effectively uses variations to pick up key wickets.

Today's Match Prediction: England to win the match