Tom Banton’s rich showing in franchise leagues and last year’s County Championship hastened his comeback to the England white-ball team, with backing from Brendon McCullum. England didn’t have a huge target to chase, as spin duo Liam Dawson (2/34) and Adil Rashid (3/36) restricted Scotland to 152 in 19.4 overs in this Group C match of the T20 World Cup. Just as the scenario started looking ominous for England, An accurate Dawson and crafty Rashid quickly turned the game on its head. Brief scores: Scotland 152 in 19.4 ovs (Richie Berrington 49; Adil Rashid 3/36, Jofra Archer 2/24, Liam Dawson 2/34). England 155/5 in 18.2 ovs (Tom Banton 63 n.o., Jacob Bethell 32; Brad Currie 1/21).

Source: The Telegraph February 15, 2026 02:44 UTC