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West Indies vs Scotland: Hetmyer played a fast innings of 64 runs off 34 balls, Scotland was disoriented that day
Kolkata: West Indies vs Scotland in second match of ICC T20 World Cup 2026 In front of West Indies neither bowling nor batting could leave an impression in any department As a result, the Caribbean brigade won by 35 runs at the Eden Gardens Needing 183 runs to win, Scotland were bowled out for 147 runs in 18.5 overs.
On this day he won the toss and decided to field first Batting West Indies team scored 182 runs losing 5 wickets in 20 overs.
West Indies amassed a total of 182/5 thanks to Shimron Hetmyer’s 64 off just 34 balls in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 opener against Scotland at the Eden Gardens on Saturday.
Scotland captain Richie Berrington won the toss and opted to field first against Windies. Caribbean Kings’ opening batsmen Shai Hope and Bradong King put on a 54-run first-wicket stand before falling for two consecutive wickets. Hetmyer kept the game on the scoreboard with his quick innings. Sherfan Rutherford and Rovman Powell also contributed significantly as Windies set a target of 183 runs to defeat two-time champions Scotland.
Scotland will look to turn their last-minute entry into the T20 World Cup into an unexpected opportunity to shock the big rivals as they open their campaign against the two-time champions West Indies.
Scotland’s confidence depends on the result. They defeated the West Indies by 42 runs in the 2022–23 World T20 held in Australia, with Watt taking 3 for 12, and defeated them twice in different formats, including a seven-wicket ODI win in the 2023 World Cup qualifiers.
Kolkata, West Bengal
West Indies vs Scotland: Scotland got a chance not to play, West Indies won by 35 runs
