Banton's Heroics Propel England to T20 Victory

England secured a victory against Scotland in the T20 World Cup, finishing with five wickets to spare, largely due to Tom Banton's unbeaten half-century. Despite early setbacks, Banton's performance ensured England's successful chase of Scotland's 152, positioning them second in Group C behind West Indies.

In a thrilling T20 World Cup contest, England defeated Scotland by five wickets, climbing to the second spot in Group C. This victory was anchored by Tom Banton's unbeaten 63 at Eden Gardens, which guided England to successfully chase down a target of 153.

Despite a shaky start with early dismissals, Banton, partnering with Jacob Bethell, helped stabilize England's innings. His performance, complemented by contributions from Sam Curran and Will Jacks, ensured England's triumphant progression.

Scotland, having initially performed well, faltered in the face of England's bowling attack. Richie Berrington and Tom Bruce's partnership offered some resistance, but a rapid collapse left Scotland all out for 152. Meanwhile, Ireland secured a dominant win over Oman, with captaining heroics from Lorcan Tucker.