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

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.

Published on: Feb 07, 2026 7:52 PM IST

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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