this 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup As a two-time champion, a fierce battle in Group C kicked off. west indiesbear Scotland In the iconic Garden of Eden. The game is huge for the Caribbean side, who will be looking to regain their status as a T20 powerhouse at the venue where they won their second title in 2016. For Scotland, who later replaced Bangladesh in the tournament, it’s a perfect opportunity to repeat their historic upset of the Windies in the 2022 edition.

WI vs SCO, T20 World Cup 2026: Match Details

• Date and time: February 7 (Saturday); 3:00 pm (IST) / 9:30 am (GMT)
• Place: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Head-to-head record (T20Is):

Competitions participated in: 1 | Scotland wins: 1 | West Indies win: 0

Eden Garden Promotion Report

Eden Gardens is world-famous for its lightning-fast outfield and a course that typically supports stroke play. The surface is covered with black cotton soil, which usually provides real bounce and good rhythm early in the game. However, as the match progresses, the track may slow down a bit, attracting quality spinners like Gurdakshi Mothy and Mark Watt to come on board. Historically, the chasing teams have had a significant advantage here (win eight out of 13 T20Is), mainly due to the dew factor which makes it difficult for the bowlers to catch the ball at night. The captain who wins the toss will almost certainly choose to bowl first.

Team dynamics and key players

West Indies: under leadership Shay HopeThe Windies have a squad that includes global T20 superstars. Although their recent form has been mixed, losing a string of games South Africa and warm up Afghanistantheir raw power remains unparalleled. Himron Heitmeyer and Roffman Powell are the pillars of the middle order, and Shama Joseph Provides the X-factor of the ball. Their strategy will revolve around maximizing the power play and using their deep batting reserves to overwhelm the Scotland attack.

Scotland: Led by veterans Rich BurlingtonScotland are a team renowned for their tactical discipline. Despite losing the warm-up match Afghanistan and Namibiatheir benefit is that they have “nothing to lose”. George Muncy remains their most dangerous weapon, while Brandon McMullen Has shown he can compete with the best. Their bowling relies heavily on left-arm spin skills Mark Watthe was crucial in limiting the onslaught of West Indies on the Kolkata boundary.

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Squad:

West Indies: Shay Hope (captain), Shimron Hetmyer, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Matthew Ford, Jason Holder, Akhil Hussain, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gurdakshi Mothy, Rovman Powell, Sherfan Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Jaden Sears, Romario Shepherd

Scotland: Richie Bellington (captain), Tom Bruce, Matthew Cross, Bradley Currie, Oliver Davison, Chris Greaves, Zainullah Ihsan, Michael Jones, Michael Lesk, Finley McRaith, Brendan McMullen, George Muncy, Safyan Sharif, Mark Watt, Bradley Weir. (Substitutes: Jasper Davidson, Jack Jarvis. Non-travel substitutes: Mackenzie Jones, Chris McBride, Charlie Tear)

WI vs SCO, T20 World Cup 2026: Today’s Match Prediction

Case 1:

• West Indies win toss and bowling first
• Scotland Powerplay Score: 40-45 (6 overs)
• Scotland total score: 145-160

Case 2:

• Scotland win toss and bowling first
• West Indies powerplay score: 55-65 (6 overs)
• West Indies Total Score: 185-200

Match Result: West Indies wins the match.

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