England steadied their T20 World Cup marketing campaign with a five-wicket win over Scotland in Kolkata, although not earlier than one other uncomfortable night that leaves the Scots on the verge of a group-stage exit.
Scotland had been restricted to 152 on an excellent batting floor, however England’s chase shortly faltered as Phil Salt and Jos Buttler fell contained in the opening two overs.
Additional setbacks adopted and when Harry Brook was caught for 4, England had been 86-4 and observing a probably damaging defeat.
Tom Banton as a substitute produced the defining innings of his worldwide profession, ending unbeaten on 63 to information the holders residence with 10 balls remaining.
He shifted momentum by placing spinner Mark Watt for successive sixes, whereas Jacob Bethell made 32 and Sam Curran added 28 in assist.
Scotland had earlier proven self-discipline with each ball and area, but in the end paid for not totally capitalising on captain Richie Berrington’s 49.
His innings helped them to 113-3 within the thirteenth over, a place from which a complete nearer 180 regarded doable earlier than the innings slipped away.
Adil Rashid recovered from an costly begin to take 3-36, claiming three wickets in his second spell, whereas Jofra Archer impressed within the powerplay and ended with 2-23.
Liam Dawson chipped in with 2-34 as Scotland misplaced 5-14 in 3.3 overs, a collapse that left them in need of a aggressive rating.
The consequence means England will safe a spot within the Tremendous 8s in the event that they beat Italy on Monday. Scotland face Nepal of their ultimate group match on Tuesday however might already be eradicated relying on different outcomes.
