ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 The two-time champions started with a big clash in Group C, west indiesTake scotland In the prestigious Eden Gardens. The match is crucial for the Caribbean team, who are looking to regain their status as a T20 powerhouse at the same venue where they won their second title in 2016. For Scotland, who entered the tournament as late replacements for Bangladesh, it is a golden opportunity to repeat their historic upset over the Windies from the 2022 edition.
West Indies vs SCO, T20 World Cup 2026: Match Details
- date and time: 7 February (Saturday); 3:00 PM IST / 9:30 AM GMT
- venue: Eden Garden, Kolkata
Head-to-head record (T20I):
Matches played: 1 | Scotland won: 1 | West Indies won: 0
eden gardens pitch report
Eden Gardens is world famous for its lightning-fast outfield and pitch generally suited for stroke-play. The surface is prepared from black cotton clay, which usually provides real bounce and good speed at the start of the game. However, the track may slow down a bit as the match progresses, bringing quality spinners like Gudakesh Moti and Mark Watt into the equation. Historically, the team chasing the target has a significant advantage here (winning 8 out of 13 T20Is), mainly due to the dew factor which makes it difficult for the bowlers to hold the ball in the evening. The captain who wins the toss will almost certainly elect to bowl first.
Team dynamics and key players
West Indies: Under the leadership of shy hopeThe Windies have a lineup full of global T20 superstars. While their recent form has been mixed, causing them to lose a series South Africa and a warm-up afghanistanHis raw power remains unmatched. Shimron Hetmyer And rovman powell At the same time, the pillars of the middle order are Shamar Joseph Provides the X-factor with the ball. Their strategy will revolve around using their deep batting reserves to maximize the powerplay and contain the Scottish attack.
Scotland: Experienced leadership richie berringtonScotland is a team known for its tactical discipline. Despite losing their warm-up fixtures afghanistan And namibiaThey have the advantage of playing with ‘nothing to lose’. george munsey While his most dangerous weapon at the top of the order remains Brandon McMullen Has shown he can compete with the best. His bowling largely depends on left-arm spinners mark wattWhich will be important in stopping the West Indies from carrying out massive attacks on the large borders of Kolkata.
Squad:
West Indies: Shai Hope (captain), Shimron Hetmyer, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Moti, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd.
Scotland: Richie Berrington (captain), Tom Bruce, Matthew Cross, Bradley Currie, Oliver Davidson, Chris Greaves, Zainullah Ihsan, Michael Jones, Michael Leask, Finlay McCreath, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Safyaan Sharif, Mark Watt, Bradley Wheal. (Reserves: Jasper Davidson, Jack Jarvis. Non-traveling reserves: McKenzie Jones, Chris McBride, Charlie Tear)
West Indies vs SCO, T20 World Cup 2026: Today Match Prediction
Case 1:
- West Indies won the toss and bowled first
- Scotland Powerplay Score: 40-45 (6 overs)
- Scotland’s total score: 145-160
Case 2:
- Scotland won the toss and bowled first
- West Indies Powerplay Score: 55-65 (6 overs)
- West Indies’ total score: 185-200
Match Result: West Indies will win the tournament.
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