Tom Banton's 63 not out was the catalyst for England's nervy five-wicket win over Scotland in the T20 World Cup. Banton's performance, his fourth T20I fifty, helped England secure second place in Group C with a game to spare. However, the match was far from easy, with Scotland dictating terms midway through the 13th over and England's Super Eight hopes hanging in the balance. But here's where it gets controversial... Despite Banton's impressive performance, many are questioning his position at No.4 in the England batting lineup. An opener by trade, he returned to the national side as a finisher, but his recent scores of 2 from 5 balls and 2 from 4 against Nepal and West Indies have raised concerns. And this is the part most people miss... The pressure on Banton was heightened when he walked out at 13 for 2 at the end of the second over against Scotland. Yet, he managed to dominate his partnership with Jacob Bethell, scoring 36 runs off 29 deliveries. Jofra Archer, on the other hand, had a welcome return to form, taking two wickets in his second over and finishing with 2 for 24. But Scotland will be left to rue their missed opportunities, as they ended up 28 runs short of their target. And this is the part most people miss... The match was a near-miss for Scotland, who had more than doubled the powerplay score in the four overs through to the midway point of their first innings. However, they ended up 28 runs short of their target, leaving them to reflect on what could have been. So, what do you think? Do you agree with the England fans who are questioning Banton's position? Or do you think he's a key player in their batting lineup? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
