West Indies vs Scotland – 2nd Match Group C
The 2nd match of Group C in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 will see West Indies take on Scotland on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The match is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM local time (9:30 AM GMT).
West Indies enter this contest with a powerful and experienced squad. Their batting lineup is led by Shai Hope (c), Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, providing a solid top order and explosive middle-order firepower. Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, and Romario Shepherd add all-round depth and aggression.
In the bowling department, West Indies boast a strong and varied attack featuring Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Matthew Forde, offering both world-class pace and quality spin options perfectly suited to Indian conditions.
Scotland come into this match with a well-balanced and competitive unit. Their batting unit includes Richie Berrington (c), George Munsey, Michael Jones, Brandon McMullen, providing strong partnerships and middle-order acceleration. Matthew Cross, Tom Bruce, and Michael Leask add depth and aggression.
Scotland’s bowling attack is led by Bradley Wheal, Safyaan Sharif, Bradley Currie, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, providing a good mix of pace and spin to challenge any batting lineup.
The Eden Gardens pitch in Kolkata typically offers good pace and bounce early on, assisting fast bowlers with some seam movement, while spinners get significant grip and turn as the match progresses on a dry surface. In afternoon games, dew is usually minimal, allowing bowlers to maintain control throughout. Batters can play freely once set, and a first-innings total of around 170–190 is generally considered competitive at this venue in T20Is.
Expert Prediction: West Indies have 75% chance and Scotland have 25% winning chance.
Disclaimer: This video expresses the author’s personal insights and analysis. We encourage readers to consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.
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