West Indies will take on Scotland in Group C, Match 2 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 on Saturday, February 7, at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The contest marks an important early fixture for both sides as they look to gain momentum in the group stage of the tournament.
Match: West Indies vs Scotland, Group C – Match 2
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Toss Time: 2:30 pm IST
Match Start Time: 3:00 pm IST
West Indies enter the T20 World Cup 2026 as two-time champions, having lifted the trophy in 2012 and 2016. After finishing fifth in the previous edition, which was held on home soil, the Caribbean side will be eager to mount a serious title challenge this time.
Led by Shai Hope, the squad features a blend of experience and power. Players such as Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Shamar Joseph, and Romario Shepherd form the backbone of the team, offering balance across batting, pace, and all-round options. With a slightly refreshed squad, West Indies will be keen to start their campaign with a convincing performance.
Scotland are appearing in their seventh T20 World Cup, earning a late entry into the tournament following Bangladesh’s withdrawal. Although Scotland have registered seven wins in the competition’s history, they will be aiming to create a stronger impression in this edition.
Under the captaincy of Richie Berrington, Scotland will rely heavily on key players such as George Munsey, Michael Leask, Brandon McMullen, and Mark Watt. A positive start against a heavyweight opponent could significantly boost their confidence in Group C.
Shai Hope (C & WK), Johnson Charles, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein
Michael Jones, Mark Watt, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (C), Tom Bruce, Matthew Cross (WK), Oliver Davidson, Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Safyaan Sharif, Zainullah Ihsan
Matches Played: 1
West Indies Won: 0
Scotland Won: 1
Tie: 0
Scotland currently hold a perfect record against West Indies in T20 internationals, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this Group C encounter.
Brandon King, Shai Hope (w/c), Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Matthew Forde, Shamar Joseph, Shimron Hetmyer, Gudakesh Motie, Romario Shepherd, Jayden Seales
Michael Jones, Mark Watt, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (c), Tom Bruce, Matthew Cross (w), Oliver Davidson, Brad Currie, Zainullah Ihsan, Brad Wheal, Safyaan Sharif, Michael Leask, George Munsey, Finlay McCreath, Chris Greaves
The live telecast of the West Indies vs Scotland match will be available on the Star Sports Network in India.
The live streaming of the match will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.
With West Indies looking to reclaim their past glory and Scotland aiming to challenge the established order, the Group C clash at Eden Gardens promises an exciting start to the tournament. Early points could prove crucial, making this encounter one to watch closely.