Kolkata, Feb. 13 -- England face Scotland in a high-stakes Group C clash at Eden Gardens here on Friday, in a match that could define their path to the Super 8s of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.
Both teams arrive with one win and one loss, but the storylines could not be more contrasting.
England, tournament favorites, have struggled for consistency, dropping their last game against the West Indies by 30 runs, and now need to regain momentum quickly. Scotland, on the other hand, are riding a wave of confidence after a dominant 73-run victory over Italy, eager to prove they can challenge the established order.
Eden Gardens has proven to favour teams batting first in this tournament, with first-innings totals of 182-5 and 207-4, and the...