US EditionEngland fields against Scotland at T20 World Cup, Ireland thumps Oman for first win
- On Saturday in Kolkata, England won the toss and elected to field against Scotland, with captain Harry Brook saying `We fancy chasing with a quick outfield and a good wicket`.
- Scotland entered the tournament late after Bangladesh's withdrawal, beating Italy by 73 runs after losing to the West Indies; captain Richie Berrington said `the key is how we play spin in the middle period`.
- In Colombo, Lorcan Tucker's innings powered Ireland to 235-5 with an unbeaten 94 off 51 balls, supported by Gareth Delany's 56 and George Dockrell's 35 not out.
- Ireland secured its first tournament victory as Lorcan Tucker led the side after Paul Stirling's injury, with Josh Little taking 3-16 and Humphreys and McCarthy sharing four wickets.
- Under pressure from recent results, England go into the Scotland game after a loss to the West Indies and a four-run win, with the side saying they were `too careful with the bat` versus West Indies.
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T20 WC: Ireland Register Second-highest Total in Tournament History
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. The Irish side posted 235/5 in their allotted 20 overs, the second-best total in tournament history, behind Sri Lanka's 260/6 against Kenya in Johannesburg in 2007. Sports News | T20 WC: Ireland Register Second-highest Total in Tournament History.
T20 WC: Banton, Rashid shine as England break winless streak against European teams, beat Scotland - The Tribune
A winless streak that started with a shock loss to the Netherlands in the 2009 T20 WC at Lord's has finally ended in Kolkata, after two losses to the Netherlands, a loss to Ireland, and no results against Ireland and Scotland in between. Now, England is placed second in Group C with two wins and a loss, with four points, and Scotland is in third with a win and two losses. With two wins in two matches, the West Indies is at the top.
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