Player of the Match
Player of the Match

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."

18.2
4
Wheal to Jacks, FOUR, short and slotted, England win by five wickets! Pulled flat, Jacks gets the job done, giving them a margin of victory that looks more comfortable than it was
18.1
6
Wheal to Jacks, SIX, hammered over long-on! Slower ball, nailed high into the stands. Jacks brings England to within touching distance

England closing in, 8 more needed

"Can Wheal change the fortune wheels of Scotland?" Very good, Kasinathan

END OF OVER:
18 | 8 Runs | ENG: 145/5 (8 runs required from 12 balls, RR: 8.05, RRR: 4.00)

  • Will Jacks6 (8b)
  • Tom Banton63 (41b)
  • Mark Watt3-0-43-0
  • Brad Wheal3-0-13-1
17.6
1
Watt to Jacks, 1 run, miscued, but midwicket can't get to it! Flighted, this turns and bounces as Jacks aims a slog-sweep. Goes high into the leg side and Bruce puts in a despairing dive with the ball landing a few feet away
17.5
0
Watt to Jacks, no run, drops a touch short and Jacks slams a cut. Brilliantly stopped by the diving Berrington at cover
17.4
1
Watt to Banton, 1 run, fired in and tucked to leg
17.3
4
Watt to Banton, FOUR, slapped back past the stumps! Banton jumps out and turns this into a low full toss. He's taken Watt apart tonight
17.2
1
Watt to Jacks, 1 run, floated up, Jacks stands on leg stump and punches through mid-off for one
17.1
1
Watt to Banton, 1 run, round the wicket on the pads, nudged down to long-on

England need 16 from 18. Watt to bowl...

"Banton will finish this chase in next over..." says Bim

END OF OVER:
17 | 5 Runs 1 Wkt | ENG: 137/5 (16 runs required from 18 balls, RR: 8.05, RRR: 5.33)

  • Will Jacks4 (5b)
  • Tom Banton57 (38b)
  • Brad Wheal3-0-13-1
  • Mark Watt2-0-35-0

"Only in Eden Gardens will you have 40,000 spectators cheering for Scotland against England! The noise after that wicket was deafening!" It's the only place to contest the Kolkata Cup, Anurag Uniyal

16.6
2
Wheal to Jacks, 2 runs, pace off, 118kph/73mph and worked to leg, again they scamper hard for two
16.5
0
Wheal to Jacks, no run, good length cross-seamer, inside-edged through to the keeper on the bounce
16.4
2
Wheal to Jacks, 2 runs, length ball angling in, flicked past short midwicket for two

Yushey Al Tusi: "@Vishal - you overestimated them perhaps."

16.4
1w
Wheal to Jacks, 1 wide, short one, good bounce and beats the pull... but it's too high!
16.3
0
Wheal to Jacks, no run, on a length, Jacks shuffles down but steers to cover

England 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st2JC ButtlerPD Salt
2nd11JC ButtlerJG Bethell
3rd66T BantonJG Bethell
4th7T BantonHC Brook
5th46SM CurranT Banton
6th23T BantonWG Jacks

ICC Men's T20 World Cup

Super Eights, Group 1
TeamMWLPTNRR
SA33062.259
IND32140.106
WI31220.993
ZIM3030-3.415
Super Eights, Group 2
TeamMWLPTNRR
ENG33061.096
NZ31131.39
PAK3113-0.123
SL3030-1.95
Group A
TeamMWLPTNRR
IND44082.5
PAK43160.976
USA42240.788
NED4132-1.217
NAM4040-3.108
Group B
TeamMWLPTNRR
ZIM43071.506
SL43161.741
AUS42241.523
IRE41230.15
OMA4040-4.845
Group C
TeamMWLPTNRR
WI44081.874
ENG43160.201
SCOT41320.184
ITA4132-1.02
NEP4132-1.349
Group D
TeamMWLPTNRR
SA44081.943
NZ43161.227
AFG42240.889
UAE4132-1.364
CAN4040-2.426