The two-time T20 World Cup champions, West Indies, will play their second Group C match against Scotland on February 7 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata for the T20 World Cup 2026 tournament.
The Caribbean team, which Shai Hope leads for this match, has created a new roster that includes experienced players such as Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Shamar Joseph, and Romario Shepherd. The West Indies team wants to compete for their third title after they finished fifth in the last tournament.
Scotland, led by Richie Berrington, secured a late entry into the tournament, replacing Bangladesh. This will be their seventh T20 World Cup appearance, with seven wins overall. The main players for the team are George Munsey, Michael Leask, Brandon McMullen, and Mark Watt. Scotland will be eager to make an impact, having won their solitary World Cup meeting with the West Indies in 2022.
WI vs SCO Head-to-Head in T20Is
| Matches Played | 01 |
| Won by WI | 00 |
| Won by SCO | 01 |
WI vs SCO Match Details
| Match | West Indies vs Scotland, Group C, Match 2, T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Date & Time | Saturday, February 07; 3:00 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming | Star Sports Network, JioHotstar (App & Website) |
Pitch Report
West Indies Strengths
The West Indies brings T20 World Cup experience, having won two titles. Their revamped squad has seasoned players like Shimron Hetmyer and Jason Holder. The team’s batting lineup is strong, with power hitters who can change the game.
West Indies Weaknesses
The new squad’s cohesion might be a concern. West Indies finished fifth in the previous edition, indicating room for improvement.
Scotland Strengths
Scotland has been beaten by the West Indies in their only T20 World Cup meeting. Led by Richie Berrington, they have a solid lineup with George Munsey and Michael Leask. Scotland’s experience in big tournaments is a plus.
Scotland Weaknesses
Scotland’s overall T20I record isn’t strong, with only seven wins. They might struggle against the West Indies’ firepower.
WI vs SCO Predicted Playing XIs
West Indies:
Shai Hope (C & WK), Johnson Charles, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein
Scotland:
Michael Jones, Mark Watt, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (C), Tom Bruce, Matthew Cross (WK), Oliver Davidson, Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Safyaan Sharif, Zainullah Ihsan
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