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February 14, 2026

England’s "Bazball" Stumbles in Nightmare Start Against Scotland

England’s "Bazball" Stumbles in Nightmare Start Against Scotland

Eden Gardens witnessed a nightmare start for the defending champions on 14 February 2026. 

Chasing a modest 153, England’s "Bazball" bravado hit a Scottish brick wall as Brandon McMullen and Brad Currie ripped the heart out of the top order. 

The "dangerous" Phil Salt (2) was the first to fall, chipping a McMullen delivery straight to cover. Before the dust settled, skipper Jos Buttler (3) followed, slicing a Currie delivery to a back-pedalling McMullen at mid-off. 

England sat reeling at 13/2 after just two overs. While Jacob Bethell (30)* counterpunched with a towering six to haul the score to 43/2 by the end of the Powerplay, the damage was done. 

After 7, England is on 52/2