West Indies vs Scotland, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: Romario Shepherd's 5/20 blows away Scotland in Kolkata

West Indies vs Scotland, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Updates: Scotland have won the toss and Richie Berrington opted to bowl first against West Indies in the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday in a Group C clash. Having missed out a spot initially during the European Qualiers, Scotland came into the tournament on a two-week notice replacing Bangladesh.

Scotland's inclusion in the T20 World Cup 2026 came after Bangladesh refused to travel to India citing security reasons. Although the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) requested the ICC to change their venues, but the apex body rejected.

West Indies cricket team vs Scotland national cricket team match scorecard

On the other hand, having lifted the trophy in 2012 and 2016, West Indies are coming into this tournament after a 1-2 loss against Afghanistan. Notably, this is the same venue where they lifted the trophy in 2016, thanks to Carlos Brathwaite's four sixes in the final over.

Romario Shepherd blows away Scotland

Chasing 183, Scotland were blown away by Romario Shepherd who took a five-wicket haul, including a hattrick in the 17th over to restrict the opposition for 147. Shepherd finished with figures of 5/20 and Jason Holder also took three wickets.

West Indies post 182-5

Riding on Shimron Hetmyer's 64, West Indies have managed to put 182/5 on board after being sent into bat first. Rovman Powell and Sherfane Rutherford scored 24 and 26 respectively to help West Indies past 180-run mark. For Scotland, Brad Currie took two wickets.

Shimron Hetmyer goes bonkers

After the loss two wickets, Shimron Hetmyer takes on the Scotland bowlers, smashing five sixes and a four in first 20 balls he faced. He is particularly brutal against the likes of Safyaan Sharif and Mark Watt. He completes his fifty in just 22 balls with another six. In the process, Hetmyer records the fastest fifty by a West Indian in a T20 World Cup. WI 126/2 (14)

West Indies lose two in first 10 overs

Shai Hope was the first to go, cleaned by Michael Leask in the latter's first over. Hopes tries to flick but the ball crushes his pad to crash onto his stumps. Hopes goes back for 19. WI 66/2 (10)

After a steady start by West Indies, Scotland have pegged things back with the wickets of Brandon King and Shai Hope. The West Indies opener, King flashes for a cut but George Munsey times his jump to take an overhead catch. Oliver Davidson takes his maiden T20I wicket. King goes back for 35.

What captains said at coin toss?

Shai Hope (West Indies): Haven't won a toss in a while. Probably would've bowled as well. Every time we cross the line, we have to think we will win. Slightly delayed but he's in and raring to go. Whenever you represent the region, it's always a great feeling.

Richie Berrington (Scotland): We will bowl first. There's a real positive feeling around the group. We have got a fantastic week to prep ever since we came here to Bangalore. We had some really good performances in the last World Cup. We have got some young players coming into this side as well. Really good memories from that day in Hobart.

West Indies vs Scotland playing XIs

Scotland: George Munsey, Matthew Cross(w), Brandon McMullen, Michael Jones, Tom Bruce, Richie Berrington(c), Michael Leask, Oliver Davidson, Mark Watt, Brad Currie, Safyaan Sharif

West Indies: Brandon King, Shai Hope(w/c), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph

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