Scotland vs West Indies, T20 World Cup 2026: Shepherd scripts history as WI win in campaign opener - Action in images

Published on Feb 07, 2026 07:52 pm IST

Romario Shepherd took a hat-trick and then a five-wicket haul in the same over as West Indies defeated Scotland in their T20 World Cup opener.

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West Indies began their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a 35-run victory against Scotland, in Kolkata on Saturday.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 07, 2026 07:52 pm IST

West Indies began their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a 35-run victory against Scotland, in Kolkata on Saturday.(PTI)

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Defending a target of 183 runs, West Indies bowled out Scotland for 147 runs in 18.5 overs.(Sudipta Banerjee ) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 07, 2026 07:52 pm IST

Defending a target of 183 runs, West Indies bowled out Scotland for 147 runs in 18.5 overs.(Sudipta Banerjee )

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Richie Berrington registered 42 runs off 24 balls.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 07, 2026 07:52 pm IST

Richie Berrington registered 42 runs off 24 balls.(PTI)

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Romario Shepherd took a hat-trick and five-wicket haul in the same over.(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 07, 2026 07:52 pm IST

Romario Shepherd took a hat-trick and five-wicket haul in the same over.(AP)

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Meanwhile, Jason Holder picked three wickets.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Meanwhile, Jason Holder picked three wickets.(PTI)

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Initially, West Indies posted 182/5 in 20 overs.(Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 07, 2026 07:52 pm IST

Initially, West Indies posted 182/5 in 20 overs.(Hindustan Times)

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Shimron Hetmyer was in top batting form, getting to a 22-ball fifty. He ended up smacking 64 runs off 36 balls.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 07, 2026 07:52 pm IST

Shimron Hetmyer was in top batting form, getting to a 22-ball fifty. He ended up smacking 64 runs off 36 balls.(PTI)

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Meanwhile, Bradley Currie took two wickets for Scotland.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 07, 2026 07:52 pm IST

Meanwhile, Bradley Currie took two wickets for Scotland.(PTI)

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