West Indies Beat Scotland by 35 Runs in World Cup Opener

"The result underlines West Indies’ intent to challenge strongly in this World Cup"

West Indies made a strong start to their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a convincing 35-run win over Scotland at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Batting first, West Indies posted a solid total of 182 for 5 in their 20 overs. Shimron Hetmyer led the way with a powerful knock, striking the ball cleanly and keeping the scoreboard moving. His innings gave the Caribbean side a strong platform.

Scotland tried to chase the target but struggled to keep up with the required run rate. Although Richie Berrington and Tom Bruce put on a fighting partnership, wickets fell at regular intervals. Scotland were eventually bowled out for 147.

The key moment came from Romario Shepherd, who took a hat-trick and finished with outstanding bowling figures. His spell broke Scotland’s resistance and sealed the match for West Indies.

The victory gives West Indies an ideal start in the group stage as they look to build momentum in the tournament.