"England steadied their T20 World Cup campaign with a five-wicket win over Scotland in Kolkata, though not before another uncomfortable evening that leaves the Scots on the verge of a group-stage exit. Scotland were restricted to 152 on a good batting surface, but England's chase quickly faltered as Phil Salt and Jos Buttler fell inside the opening two overs. Further setbacks followed and when Harry Brook was caught for four, England were 86-4 and staring at a potentially damaging defeat."
"Tom Banton instead produced the defining innings of his international career, finishing unbeaten on 63 to guide the holders home with 10 balls remaining. He shifted momentum by striking spinner Mark Watt for successive sixes, while Jacob Bethell made 32 and Sam Curran added 28 in support. Scotland had earlier shown discipline with both ball and field, yet ultimately paid for not fully capitalising on captain Richie Berrington's 49."
Scotland posted 152 on a good batting surface, with captain Richie Berrington scoring 49 and the side reaching 113-3 by the 13th over before the innings slipped away. England's chase began disastrously as Phil Salt and Jos Buttler fell inside the opening two overs and Harry Brook's dismissal left them 86-4. Tom Banton finished unbeaten on 63, shifting momentum with successive sixes off spinner Mark Watt and guiding England home with ten balls remaining. Jacob Bethell (32) and Sam Curran (28) contributed useful support. Adil Rashid took 3-36, Jofra Archer 2-23 and Liam Dawson 2-34 as Scotland collapsed late in the innings. England will qualify for the Super 8s with a win over Italy; Scotland face Nepal and risk elimination depending on other results.
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