The England Playing XI vs Scotland Playing XI will be the clash of the titans from the European region as these two teams call for a final combination of players, fancying their chance to qualify for the next stage of the tournament. While England is most likely to be in the quest for their maiden win against the European minnows, the Scottish side would look to give their very best.
This article provides the probable playing XIs of the Scotland and England for the T20 World Cup clash on the 14th of February, alongside the likely player combinations and crucial players to watch out for at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
England Playing XI vs Scotland Playing XI, Match No. 23 – ICC T20 World Cup 2026
England Playing XI vs Scotland – ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Openers: Phil Salt and Jos Buttler
England dominated the shortest format of the game largely due to the dominance of their two opening batters. Phil Salt, the promising opener who plays for RCB in the IPL, is aware of the subcontinent conditions, and they might be gearing up for a good game. Jos Buttler, the seasoned batter, is England’s record run-scorer in the format and forms the most explosive duo with the
Middle-Order Batters: Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Will Jacks
The England middle order is largely loaded with all-rounders, as Jacob Bethell has been the strong pillar to their batting order in at no. 3. He will be backed by the batter and England skipper Harry Brook, who is currently in some great form and will be the main force behind scoring runs in this game as well. Tom Banton is the new inclusion into their playing XI, and will be followed by the two experienced all-rounders Sam Curran and Will Jacks.
Bowlers: Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Luke Wood and Adil Rashid
England has backed them with two pacers, Jofra Archer and Luke Wood, who bring in variety with the new ball, as one of them is a right-handed pacer and the other is a left-handed pacer. Adil Rashid remains their most experienced spinner, while Liam Dawson would also come in handy in the Lankan islands.
England Playing XI: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Will Jacks, Harry Brook (c), Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Luke Wood, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, and Adil Rashid.
Scotland Playing XI vs England—ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Openers: George Munsey and Michael Jonas
George Munsey, the left-handed batting maestro from Scotland, is known to be the most explosive among Scottish batters. He scored many runs during their last contest against Italy. Michael Jonas has been sent up early as his batting pair. Jonas is yet to fire in this competition as well. The two form a dynamic duo in the powerplay.
Middle-Order Batters: Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (c), Tom Bruce, Michael Leask, Matthew Cross
Two other veteran batters in the Scottish side, Brandon McMullen and captain Richie Berrington, will be up against any opposition and will be scoring runs with ease. If these two batters fire early, then Scotland can pose a huge target in front of the Omani side. Michael Leask is the well-known all-rounder in the side, and Matthew Cross, the gloveman, has been recalled and handed a new role in the XI.
Bowlers: Mark Watt, Oliver Davidson, Bradley Currie and Bradley Wheal
Mark Watt and Oliver Davidson, the two spinners, will be leading the way for the Scottish side. On the other hand, Bradley Currie and Bradley Wheal will be the two new-ball bowlers who can lead up to wickets within the powerplay and give Scotland their much-needed early advantage.
Scotland Playing XI: George Munsey, Michael Jonas, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (c), Tom Bruce, Michael Leask, Mark Watt, Matthew Cross, Oliver Davidson, Bradley Currie, and Bradley Wheal.
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