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

See Also: ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Match 3: IND vs USA, weather report, stadium stats and predicted playing XIs

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

West Indies will take on Scotland in Match 2 of Group C in their ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 opener on Friday, February 7th at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Both teams will be keen to start the tournament with a positive result.

West Indies coming into the World Cup as one of the most successful sides in the history of T20s, having won the title twice, they finished fifth in the previous edition. The Caribbean side looks refreshed with a well-balanced squad now. Under the captaincy of Shai Hope, they will heavily rely on their experienced players like Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Shamar Joseph, and Romario Shepherd.

Scotland, on the other hand, come into this event having replaced Bangladesh, and they will be determined to make the most of that chance. This will be the seventh time Scotland have played in the T20 World Cup, and under the captaincy of Richie Berrington, the team will be pretty aggressive in their approach. George Munsey, Michael Leask, Brandon McMullen, and Mark Watt will be in important positions for Scotland.

WI vs SCO: Head-to-Head in T20Is

• Matches Played: 1
• West Indies Won: 0
• Scotland Won: 1
• Tied: 0
• No Result: 0

WI vs SCO: Pitch Report

The pitch at Eden Gardens usually offers help to both batters and bowlers. As the game goes on, the surface can slow down, bringing spinners into the contest. Batters can still score freely if they apply themselves, and totals close to 200 are not uncommon. Bowlers will need to stay accurate, as loose deliveries can be expensive.

See Also: ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Match 3: IND vs USA, head-to-head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs

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