Scotland’s entry into the T20 World Cup 2026, replacing Bangladesh, has injected fresh excitement into the tournament draw. Placed in Group C with England, West Indies, Nepal, and Italy, the Scots are poised for their seventh outing. The ICC’s move comes after Bangladesh’s refusal to participate, and Cricket Scotland couldn’t be more thrilled with the lifeline.
Underestimating Scotland would be a grave error. This team has a proven record of humbling elite sides, including a memorable win over West Indies—the 2012 and 2016 T20 kings—who now share their group. That history alone makes every match in Group C must-watch TV.
Fast forward to 2024: Scotland nearly toppled Australia in a nail-biter. Defending 180, they had the world champions on the ropes until Stoinis’s 59 off 29 balls turned the tide in the final over. It was a performance that screamed capability.
With participations in 2007, 2009, 2016, 2021, 2022, and 2024 under their belt, Scotland brings battle-hardened expertise. They’ll eye straightforward wins over Nepal and Italy, while plotting ambushes against the big guns. The 2026 edition just got a whole lot more unpredictable thanks to this resilient underdog.