ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Match 2: WI vs SCO, weather report, stadium stats and predicted playing XIs

The West Indies will take on Scotland in Match 2 of Group C of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, set to be played at the historic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. This encounter brings together two teams with different styles, which makes the match even more exciting.

Two-time champions West Indies national cricket team will look to use their strong hitting and experience to start the tournament on a winning note. On otherhand Scotland, led by Richie Berrington, will aim to play fearless cricket. With key players such as George Munsey, Michael Leask and Brandon McMullen, Scotland will aim to stay competitive, take early wickets, and put pressure on the favourites in this high-stakes encounter.

WI vs SCO: Weather Report

The weather in Kolkata will be pleasant for the afternoon match. The temperature lies between 24°C and 28°C, accompanied by a sunny day. The humidity is moderate, and there's only a small chance of rain, which means a full game would be possible without interruptions.

WI vs SCO: Eden Gardens Stats (T20Is)

Matches played: 14
Average first-innings score: 152
Average second-innings score: 134
Teams winning batting first: 43%
Teams winning bowling first: 43%
Highest total: 201/5
Lowest total: 70/10
Highest chase: 162/4
Lowest total defended: 145/8

WI vs SCO: Predicted Playing XIs

West Indies (WI):

Shai Hope (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein

Scotland (SCO):

Richie Berrington (c), Michael Jones, Mark Watt, Brandon McMullen, Matthew Cross (wk), Tom Bruce, Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Oliver Davidson, Safyaan Sharif, Zainullah Ihsan