Match Details:
- Match: West Indies vs Scotland( WI vs SCO ), 2nd Match, ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026
- Date and Time: February 7, 09:30 am GMT / 03:30 pm BD / 03:00 pm local time
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
WI vs SCO Tips & Match Prediction:
Who will win the toss? – ScotlandWho will win the match? – West IndiesWest Indies vs Scotland Preview:
West Indies( WI ) is set to face Scotland( SCO ) in their 2nd match during the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026. This match is scheduled to take place at Eden Gardens on Saturday, February 7.
Two-time champions West Indies enter this T20 World Cup with inconsistent recent form, having suffered losses to South Africa, Afghanistan, and New Zealand in the past few months. Yet this is a team that tends to bounce back quickly, and the Indian pitches suit their aggressive style of cricket, making them a formidable opponent for any side.
Shai Hope is expected to anchor the batting once again, and he’s been in superb form this season, scoring 245 runs in nine innings at a strike rate of 142.44. Brandon King has also impressed, with recent scores of 49 off 30, 27 off 16, 47 off 35, and 50 off 41 in his last four T20 internationals.
Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, and Shimron Hetmyer provide additional firepower, capable of changing the momentum with big hits during the middle overs. Powell and Hetmyer’s experience in the IPL gives them a clear understanding of how to construct innings on Indian tracks.
On the bowling front, Jayden Seales brings genuine pace and can trouble batters early, while Romario Shepherd and Jason Holder offer variation. Holder’s IPL experience on Indian pitches, where he averages 27.56, will be particularly valuable. The spin duo of Akeal Hosein and Roston Chase rounds out the attack and is expected to be effective against slower-scoring sides like Scotland.
Scotland, on the other hand, only reached this World Cup after Bangladesh withdrew, having finished fourth in the qualifiers with just one win from three games. Their recent warm-up losses to Afghanistan and Namibia suggest they will need to lift their game considerably to compete.
Richie Berrington remains the key to Scotland’s batting, having scored 94 runs at a strike rate of 121 during the Europe Region qualifier. George Munsey is another danger man, with 2,302 runs in 81 T20Is to his name. Brandon McMullen and Tom Bruce will need to contribute as well; McMullen has already shown promise in warm-ups, hitting 115 runs in two games at a strike rate of 225.
Scotland’s bowling has some potential. Chris Greaves impressed in the qualifiers with six wickets in three matches, while Mark Watt and Brad Wheal shared five wickets in warm-ups. Michael Leask’s off-spin could be a factor on Indian pitches if he hits the right lines.
PAK vs NED Possible Playing XI:
West Indies: Brandon King, Shai Hope (c & wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales, Matthew Forde/Gudakesh Motie.
Scotland: George Munsey, Tom Bruce, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington(c), Michael Leask, Matthew Cross(w), Mark Watt, Chris Greaves, Safyaan Sharif, Brad Currie, Brad Wheal.
WI vs SCO Recent 5 Match Performance:
WI vs SCO Head-To-Head Records:
| Stats | Match | WI Won | SCO Won | NR | Tie |
| Overall | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Recent 5 Matches | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
WI vs SCO Toss Prediction:
We’re hoping the team wins the toss and chooses to bowl first.
WI vs SCO Pitch Report:
The pitch at Eden Gardens, Kolkata is generally batting-friendly early on, offering true bounce and consistent pace that allows stroke play and high scores, especially in T20 matches. Boundaries come relatively easily thanks to a fast outfield and shorter side boundaries, making first‑innings totals often competitive, typically in the mid‑150s to 180+. As the game progresses, the track can slow slightly, giving spinners an edge in the middle overs, while pace bowlers need to rely on variations to stay effective. Toss-winning teams sometimes prefer to bowl first, particularly under night conditions when dew can make bowling tougher later. Overall, Eden Gardens is a balanced surface, where strong batting in the powerplay and smart spin bowling in the middle overs often determine the match outcome.
WI vs SCO Weather Report:
On that day in early February, Kolkata’s climate is typically warm and mostly dry, with afternoon temperatures often around 29–30 °C and relatively low humidity compared with peak summer months. The sky in the mid‑afternoon is usually sunny to partly cloudy, with very low chances of rain — rainfall in this month is rare, typically only a couple of days in the entire month. Light breezes and bright sunshine are common, making afternoon conditions generally comfortable for outdoor activity.
Expected Scores:
1st Innings: 160–170 runs2nd Innings: 155–165 runsKey Notes:
The Eden Gardens pitch is generally batting-friendly early, offering true bounce and a fast outfield.
Strong powerplay batting will be crucial to set a competitive total.
As the match progresses, the surface can slow slightly, helping spinners in the middle overs.
Dew in the late afternoon is usually minimal in February, so bowling second is not heavily disadvantaged.
A total around 170 is likely to be challenging for the chasing side under scoreboard pressure.West Indies vs Scotland Full Squad:
West Indies: Shai Hope (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd.
Scotland: Richie Berrington (c), Tom Bruce, Matthew Cross, Bradley Currie, Oliver Davidson, Chris Greaves, Zainullah Ihsan, Michael Jones, Michael Leask, Finlay McCreath, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Safyaan Sharif, Mark Watt, Bradley Wheal. Travelling reserves: Jasper Davidson, Jack Jarvis, Non-travelling reserves: Mackenzie Jones, Chris McBride, Charlie Tear.
