England took an enormous step in direction of reaching the Tremendous 8 stage of the Males’s T20 World Cup by closing out a five-wicket win over Scotland in Kolkata.
Harry Brook’s aspect had clung on for a four-run win over Nepal and misplaced to the West Indies of their first two Group C matches, leaving them fourth within the five-team standings and beneath strain to keep away from an embarrassing early exit.
Richie Berrington (49) and Tom Bruce (24) placed on a powerful 71-run stand to assist Scotland recuperate from 42-3 after shedding the toss and being put into bat by England, who responded by claiming 5 wickets within the area of 21 balls.
Scotland have been ultimately dismissed for 152 after 19.4 overs, earlier than Tom Banton’s sensible 33-ball 50 noticed England reply from shedding each openers early to speed up in direction of their victory goal.
Banton completed unbeaten on 63 and placed on key stands with Jacob Bethell (32) and Sam Curran (28), with Will Jacks (16 not out) closing out victory with back-to-back boundaries as England chased down their goal with 10 balls to spare and declare their second win of the event.
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Jos Buttler gave his wicket away early as he skied it to Brandon McMullen, leaving England two down early of their run chase in opposition to Scotland
England are actually assured a spot within the Tremendous 8s with victory over Italy on Monday (stay on Sky Sports activities Cricket from 9.30am), whereas Scotland must beat Nepal on Tuesday and for outcomes to go their approach for them to have any likelihood of progressing.
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England’s T20 World Cup fixtures and outcomes (first spherical)
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