Tom Banton 63* sets up nervy win for England
England's Super Eight hopes remain on course after a five-wicket victory over Scotland
England's Super Eight hopes remain on course after a five-wicket victory over Scotland
Scorer: Sudeep Poojar | Commentator: Alan Gardner
6.30pm: Time to hear from the captains before we wrap up... Richie Berrington: "Thought it was a really good surface to bat on. Difference was partnerships through the middle, we fought back really well, needed one of me or Brucie to go on. We knew spin was going to be key through the middle, but our execution was slightly off. We didn't quite click in that phase. [Hitting square?] Something we'll reflect on, being clear on our best options, as we move on to Mumbai. That partnership was good but didn't go on long enough. Few short but we still had that belief we could put them under pressure. That's why this one hurts. [Watt expensive] That can happen. Some days it's not yours, he's still got that experience and he can come back later in the innings. [Wheal] He had good rhythm and showed how effective he can be. The whole bowling effort was really good, proud of the fight we showed. Just a few more runs on the board would have been nice. [Kolkata] Loved our time here, felt like our Indian home, but we move on to Mumbai and Nepal."
England's Harry Brook: "Just glad we got over the line. [153 target] Absolutely, we were over the moon. They batted well against the spinners in their first spells, but we dragged it back really well. [Archer] He was slamming length, got his lines and lengths perfect and he was bowling gas, so great to see. [Banton] He was awesome, he's slid in really nicely at No.4 and looked to take down the spinners. He played really nicely. [Early wickets] I've always got confidence, knew it would be a decent wicket. With the outfield, we didn't need to take too many risks. When it's there to be hit for six, hit it for six. Sam's cameo was really good to see, too. Haven't quite had the perfect game yet, all been a bit niggly, hopefully we can play our best against Italy and put some smiles on faces back home. Haven't quite hit our strengths so far, hopefully that comes. Don't want to hit it too early, but got to get through the group stage. Hopefully Italy can be the start of our rise."
Right then, on to the next one. Vish's report is on its way, then you can drop in on the big Group D clash between New Zealand and South Africa in Ahmedabad. We'll be back for three more games - including an even bigger rivalry between neighbours - tomorrow. Bye!
6.20pm: England grasp the thistle, and ensure Super Eights qualification remains in their hands. Tom Banton finishes on 63 not out from 41, the perfect knock in what was at times a tricky chase under the Eden Gardens floodlights. The Kolkata Cup has been claimed by the cricketers, but Scotland will hoping they can cling on to the tin in the rugby later tonight...
Tom Banton is Player of the Match: "Tough game against WI, full credit to them. Our full focus was on tonight and then on to Italy. T20 cricket is a high risk game, you have to keep backing yourself, at times it goes against you. Have to keep coming back. When I watch TV in India, it seem to be absolute carnage but there was some spin and a bit of hold [in Mumbai]. Nice to get some tonight. [Pitch] Pretty low and I like to sweep and reverse but my plan was to go as straight as possible, when they miss short put it away. [Middle order] It's different, when your match-up comes on you've got to take it down. The situation dictates how you bat. Today I gave myself a chance and then catch up down the line. Just want to win games, if I'm contributing that's amazing."
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England's Super Eight hopes remain on course after a five-wicket victory over Scotland
A British sporting rivalry that was made in Eastern India
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| Super Eights, Group 1 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| SA | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 2.259 |
| IND | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.106 |
| WI | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.993 |
| ZIM | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -3.415 |
| Super Eights, Group 2 | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| ENG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1.096 |
| NZ | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1.39 |
| PAK | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -0.123 |
| SL | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -1.95 |
| Group A | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| IND | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 2.5 |
| PAK | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0.976 |
| USA | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.788 |
| NED | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.217 |
| NAM | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -3.108 |
| Group B | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| ZIM | 4 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1.506 |
| SL | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1.741 |
| AUS | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1.523 |
| IRE | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.15 |
| OMA | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -4.845 |
| Group C | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| WI | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1.874 |
| ENG | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0.201 |
| SCOT | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0.184 |
| ITA | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.02 |
| NEP | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.349 |
| Group D | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| SA | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1.943 |
| NZ | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1.227 |
| AFG | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.889 |
| UAE | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.364 |
| CAN | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -2.426 |