The West Indies beat Scotland by 35 runs at Eden Gardens Stadium, driven by Romario Shepherd’s four wickets in five balls and Shimron Hetmyer’s impressive 64 runs, helping them defend a score of 182.
In the second match of the ICC T20 World Cup, Scotland won the toss and chose to field first, believing that chasing would be easier on the pitch.
West Indies openers Brandon King and Shai Hope got off to a strong start, forming a 54-run partnership. Scotland struck on the second ball of the ninth over when Michael Leask dismissed Hope for 19 runs. Shortly thereafter, King was also out for 35 runs, giving Scotland a glimmer of hope.
Shimron Hetmyer continued his great form, scoring 64 runs off just 36 balls. Rovman Powell and Sherfane Rutherford provided solid support, allowing the West Indies to set a total of 182.
While chasing 182, Scotland struggled to gain control. Captain Berrington scored 42 runs off 24 balls, but Shepherd dismantled their batting lineup with four wickets in the 17th over, finishing with five wickets in three overs as Scotland was all out for 147 in 18.5 overs.
Full Scorecard – Scotland vs West Indies ICC T20 World Cup 2026, February 7
West Indies 182 for 5 (Hetmyer 64, Rutherford 26, Powell 24, Currie 2-23) beat Scotland 147 (Berrington 42, Bruce 35, Shepherd 5-20, Holder 3-30) by 35 runs
Match Highlights & Key Moments
The West Indies led the match from start to finish, winning by 35 runs. Hetmyer’s innings of 64 runs off 36 balls was crucial in securing the victory for his team.
- Scotland’s top scorer was Captain Berrington with 42 runs. Romario Shepherd took five wickets, while Jason Holder managed three as Scotland were bowled out for 147.
Player of the Match
Shimron Hetmyer was awarded Player of the Match for his pivotal 64 runs, which contributed significantly to the West Indies’ win.
What This Result Means for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026
This victory provides the West Indies with vital points and boosts their net run rate early in the tournament. Their solid performance positions them as a team to watch moving forward.
Scotland can take some positives from their effort but will need to improve their bowling in critical moments and build more effective batting partnerships in future matches.
FAQs – Scotland vs West Indies ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Q1: Who won the match between Scotland and the West Indies?
A1: The West Indies won by 35 runs on February 7, 2026, at Eden Gardens Stadium.
Q2: Who was the Player of the Match?
A2: Shimron Hetmyer was named Player of the Match for scoring 64 runs in 36 balls.
Q3: What was the final score of the match?
A3: West Indies 182 for 5 (Hetmyer 64, Rutherford 26, Powell 24, Currie 2-23) vs Scotland 147 (Berrington 42, Bruce 35, Shepherd 5-20, Holder 3-30)
Q4: What’s next for West Indies and Scotland in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026?
A4: The West Indies will face England on February 11, 2026, at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Scotland will play Italy on February 9, 2026, at Eden Gardens Stadium, Kolkata.
