T20 World Cup 2026: Rashid, Banton help England beat Scotland by five wickets

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Adil Rashid’s triple strike set up the contest before Tom Banton’s unbeaten half century guided England to a crucial five-wicket win over Scotland, keeping their Super Eights hopes alive in the T20 World Cup, here on Saturday.

In their must-win Group C clash after their shock loss to West Indies, two-time champions England first rode on Rashid (3-36) and Liam Dawson (2-34) to choke Scotland in the back end and bowl them out for 152 in 19.4 overs after opting to field.

Scotland collapse

Scotland were well-placed at 113 for 3 in 12.3 overs, but a dramatic collapse of five wickets for 14 runs turned the match.

Rashid changed ends and grabbed three wickets, including that of skipper Richie Berrington (49), to derail the Scotland innings.

In their modest chase, England were rocked early and slipped to 13 for 2 in two overs before Banton produced a match-winning 63 not out from 41 balls (4×4, 3×6).

Ireland rout Oman

Meanwhile, skipper Lorcan Tucker’s blistering 51-ball 94 was complemented by a disciplined bowling effort as Ireland powered to a massive 96-run win over Oman in a lop-sided Group ‘B’ T20 World Cup match.

Sent in to bat, Tucker launched a ferocious counterattack, smashing 10 fours and four sixes as Ireland recovered from 47 for 3 to 235 for five, the highest total of this edition of the World Cup. Oman were bowled out for 139 in 18 overs.

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