14th at 3:00 PM ISTth February, England will take on Scotland in the twenty-third match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Get the best ENG vs SCO Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for 23.third ICC T20 World Cup 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.
ENG vs SCO Match Preview:
England will face Scotland in 23rdthird The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 match will take place on Saturday, 14th February 2026 at the historic Eden Gardens, Kolkata, with the match starting at 3:00 PM IST. Furthermore, this Group C encounter will play a major role in shaping the Super 8 qualification race, as both teams will be fighting for a crucial advantage. Additionally, Eden Gardens generally rewards fearless stroke play early on, although the afternoon heat often brings spinners into the contest as the pitch begins to grip. As a result, both the captains will look to dominate the powerplay and build momentum before the surface becomes slow later in the innings.
Scotland are currently placed second in the Group C points table with 2 points and a net run rate of +0.950, while England are placed third with 2 points from 2 matches. Furthermore, England survived a major challenge against Nepal in their opening game, although they later faced defeat against West Indies at the Wankhede Stadium. Meanwhile, Scotland bounced back strongly from their first defeat against the West Indies and defeated Italy by 73 runs in their previous match. Therefore, this Battle of Britain will bring added pressure for England, as they will need a win to move past Scotland and take control of their campaign.
In their last match against the West Indies, England struggled to contain the power-hitters, although Jofra Archer still applied pressure with threatening spells. Additionally, Phil Salt and Jos Buttler gave England a fast start during the chase, but the middle order failed to maintain the pace in the face of disciplined spin bowling. Scotland, on the other hand, had an impressive performance against Italy as George Munsey set the stage with a brilliant inning of 84. Additionally, Michael Leask played a match-winning contribution with both bat and ball as he demolished Italy’s target by taking four wickets. As a result, England will have to find a way to contain Scotland’s aggressive top order, while remaining disciplined against England’s explosive batting depth.
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England vs SCO head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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England |
0 |
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scotland |
0 |
ENG vs SCO Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
28°C |
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weather forecast |
cloudy |
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pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
164 |
Records of chasing teams:
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record |
Good |
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Victory % |
58% |
ENG vs SCO Playing 11 (Expected):
England’s playing 11:
1) Phil Salt
2) Jos Buttler (Wicketkeeper)
3) Jacob Bethel
4) Tom Banton
5) Harry Brook©
6) Sam Curran
7) Will Jacques
8) Liam Dawson
9) Jamie Overton
10) Jofra Archer
11) Adil Rashid
scotland playing 11: :
1) George Munsey
2) Michael Jones
3) Brandon McMullen
4) Richie Berrington ©
5) Tom Bruce
6) Matthew Cross (Wicketkeeper)
7) Mark Watt
8) Michael Leask
9) Oliver Davidson
10) Brad Wheel
11) Brad Curry
ENG vs SCO Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Jos Buttler – A proven right-handed wicketkeeper-batsman for England, he has scored 47 runs so far in this tournament while adding quality behind the stumps. |
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Phil Salt – Known for his aggressive approach at the top, the right-handed England opening batsman has scored 31 runs in the tournament so far. |
Raises up:
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George Munsey – Scotland’s aggressive left-handed opening batsman has scored 103 runs so far in this tournament, providing explosive starts with consistently fearless stroke play. |
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Michael Leask – Providing strong all-round value for Scotland, he has scored 22 runs with his right-arm leg-spin and taken an impressive 5 wickets so far in this tournament. |
Budget Selection:
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Mark Watt – A reliable left-arm orthodox spinner for Scotland, he offers control and variety, making him effective at stopping runs in the middle overs. |
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Jamie Overton – Bringing pace and power to the England setup, he contributes as a right-handed batsman and fast right-arm fast bowling option. |
ENG vs SCO ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Phil Salt and Jos Buttler |
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vice captain |
Michael Leask and George Munsey |
ENG vs SCO Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Jos Buttler, Phil Salt ©
- Batsmen – Richie Berrington, George Munsey, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethel
- All-rounders – Michael Leask (vice-captain), Sam Curran, Brandon McMullen
- Bowlers- Adil Rashid, Joffra Archer
ENG vs SCO Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Jos Buttler©, Phil Salt
- Batsmen – George Munsey (Vice Captain), Harry Brook, Jacob Bethel
- Allrounders – Michael Leask, Jamie Overton, Sam Curran, Brandon McMullen
- Bowlers- Adil Rashid, Mark Watt
ENG vs SCO Dream11 Prediction Today Match 23 ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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tom banton |
7.0 credit |
No |
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michael jones |
6.5 credits |
No |
ENG vs SCO Dream11 Prediction Today Match 23 ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Phil Salt |
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gl captaincy option |
jos buttler |
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choice of punt |
Mark Watt and Jamie Overton |
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dream11 combination |
2-4-3-2 |
ENG vs SCO Match Winner Prediction:
England remain the expected winners as their squad depth looks more solid.

