Scotland’s T20 World Cup luck strikes twice. Bangladesh’s absence from 2026 paves the way for the Scots via ICC rankings, landing them in Group C opposite England, West Indies, Nepal, and Italy. This echoes their 2009 replacement of banned Zimbabwe.
Don’t underestimate Scotland’s pedigree. They’ve toppled England in 2024, West Indies in 2022, and Bangladesh in 2021, delivering shock results that define their campaigns.
With six prior appearances (2007, 2009, 2016, 2021, 2022, 2024), 2026 becomes edition number seven. They’ve missed only 2010, 2012, and 2014, showing remarkable staying power.
Rewind to 2009: England’s-hosted event had 12 teams. Zimbabwe qualified from Africa alongside South Africa but pulled out due to sanctions, gifting Scotland entry.
Group C offers redemption arcs against England and West Indies, plus edges over Nepal and Italy. Scotland’s history of defying odds positions them as spoilers in 2026, promising thrilling encounters.