England will face Scotland in Match number 23 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Saturday. England are coming into this game after feeling disappointed by their recent loss against West Indies, which has put pressure on their chances of reaching the Super 8 stage.
On the other hand, Scotland are full of confidence after a big victory over UAE that has improved their net run rate and lifted team morale.
England recent performance
England team has shown mixed form recently. They suffered a 30-run defeat against the West Indies, where they found it difficult to handle spin bowling. Before that, England had performed well by winning a 3-0 series against Sri Lanka and also managed a close win in their opening match of this tournament against Nepal. However, their middle-order batting is still a major worry.
The team has often depended on risky performances from the lower-order instead of strong contributions from the top batters. Players like Sam Curran have tried to rescue the team with quick runs, but this approach is not always reliable.
If England wants to perform better and stay strong in important matches, they need their top and middle-order batters to work together and build proper partnerships. A more balanced batting performance will help them avoid sudden collapses, especially when chasing big targets under pressure.
Scotland recent performance
Scotland are coming into this match with strong confidence after a dominant 73-run win over Italy, where they scored an impressive total of 207 runs. Although they had earlier lost to the West Indies, their spirited performance in the tournament has garnered praise from fans and experts alike. They will now look to deliver another well-planned and confident performance against the England.
When and where to watch Scotland vs England live streaming
The Scotland vs England match is scheduled for February 14, 2026. Fans can track the live score and play-by-play updates on the JioHotstar app and the Star Sports Network. The match will start at 3:00 pm (IST)
How to watch ENG vs SCOT live on Star Sports and HotStar
In India, the live telecast of ENG vs SCOT will be available on Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD. Digital users can catch the live stream exclusively on the JioHotstar app and website.
Scotland vs England T20 World Cup Squad:
England squad: Harry Brook (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt wicketkeeper, Josh Tongue, Luke Wood.
Scotland squad: Richie Berrington (captain), Tom Bruce, Matthew Cross (wicketkeeper), Bradley Currie, Oliver Davidson, Chris Greaves, Zainullah Ihsan, Michael Jones, Michael Leask, Finlay McCreath, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Safyaan Sharif, Mark Watt, Bradley Wheal.