West Indies take on Scotland in the 2nd Match of Group C at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, a crucial early clash that could set the tone for both sides’ campaigns in India and Sri Lanka.
This day/night T20 fixture is set for Saturday, February 7, 2026, starting at 3:00 PM local time in Kolkata (also 3:00 PM IST). The venue is the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata, known for its electric atmosphere and high-scoring encounters.
Eden Gardens typically offers a batting paradise with black soil providing true bounce early on, favoring stroke-makers in the powerplay before slowing down to assist spinners later. Afternoon conditions might give a slight edge to batters chasing under lights, with average first-innings scores around 170-180 in recent T20Is.
Expect sunny skies on match day with temperatures between 27-31°C (80-88°F), low humidity around 28%, and light winds of 9 mph—ideal for uninterrupted play and big hitting.
For West Indies, captained by Shai Hope, this opener is vital after a mixed 1-2 series loss to South Africa in prep, as they aim to reclaim T20 glory on subcontinental pitches suiting their power hitters. Scotland, late replacements for Bangladesh amid security issues, enter with zero warm-up wins—a narrow six-run loss to Namibia—making an upset here a massive statement in Group C.
Both teams need early points to build momentum in a group featuring heavyweights, with West Indies eyeing a strong net run rate and Scotland desperate to prove their giant-killing credentials.
WI vs SCO Match Details
- Match: West Indies vs Scotland 2nd T20 Match
- Teams: WI vs SCO
- Date: 07 Feb 2026
- Time: 02:30 PM
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
T20 World 2026 Live Streaming Info
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 kicks off on February 7, 2026, and wraps up with the final on March 8, 2026. Hosted across India and Sri Lanka with 20 teams, it spans about a month—group stages from early February, Super 8s mid-month, semis late February/early March, and the final in Colombo or Mumbai.
- In India, tune into Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2) or stream on Disney+ Hotstar and JioCinema.
- Pakistan viewers can watch on PTV Sports, A Sports, or Ten Sports, with streaming available on Tapmad and Tamasha.
- For Sri Lanka, options include SLRC, Channel Eye, and Siyatha TV on TV, plus Sri Lanka Cricket YouTube and Dialog ViU online.
- UK fans have Sky Sports Cricket, TNT Sports 1, and talkSPORT on television, alongside Sky Go, Discovery+, and NOW TV for streaming.
- In South Africa, SuperSport covers it on TV and via their app.
- Australia might check Fox Sports for TV and Kayo Sports for live streams.
- USA and Canada: Willow TV on TV, Sling TV or Willow HD app for streaming.
- New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ on TV and Sky Go app.
- Bangladesh: Gazi TV (GTV) and Rabith BD app.
- Afghanistan: RTA Sport and Ariana TV.
Rest of the world: ICC.tv for free streaming where no local rights holder exists. Subscriptions often apply, and VPNs can assist with geo-blocks where permitted.
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WI Probable XI: Shai Hope (c/wk), Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Obed McCoy.
Sco Probable XI: George Munsey, Richie Berrington (c), Brandon McMullen, Matthew Cross (wk), Michael Leask, Mark Watt, Brad Currie, Safyaan Sharif, Chris Greaves, Jack Jarvis, Jasper Davidson.
Recent Form and Momentum
West Indies carry patchy momentum into the tournament: W L L W L over their last five T20Is, blending explosive wins with collapses against spin. They’ve leaned on all-round depth post their 2024 semi-final run but struggled in South Africa, losing despite Shai Hope’s strides as captain.
Scotland’s form reads L L L L W, with their sole recent victory over West Indies in 2022, but they’ve had minimal game time since July qualifiers. The late entry forced rushed prep, yet their fearless approach in qualifiers hints at potential surprises.
Head-to-Head Summary
Across all formats, West Indies lead with 3 wins to Scotland’s 2 from 5 meetings—no ties or no-results. In T20Is, it’s tighter: 1 match, Scotland’s famous 42-run victory chasing 160 in the 2022 World Cup, powered by George Munsey’s 68 and Mark Watt’s 3/12.
Last five encounters (mixed formats) favor West Indies 3-2, including a dominant 91-run ODI win in 2023 and Scotland’s super six triumph in 2023 qualifiers.
West Indies Team Analysis
West Indies boast explosive batting firepower and versatile all-rounders as core strengths, with Shai Hope’s leadership adding stability—his recent six-hitting form is a highlight. Weaknesses lie in middle-order collapses and spin vulnerability on turning tracks, exposed lately.
Key players: Hope (c/wk, consistent anchor), Shimron Hetmyer (middle-order destroyer), Jason Holder (pace all-rounder, top scorer vs SCO in T20Is), and Alzarri Joseph (wickets in death). Recent performances show balance via Roston Chase and Romario Shepherd, but they need powerplay fireworks.
Scotland Team Analysis
Scotland’s strength is gritty top-order resilience and left-arm spin variety, thriving in upsets against full member sides. Weaknesses include fragile lower order and lack of raw pace against big hitters, plus rust from no T20Is since mid-2025.
Standouts: George Munsey (opener, 68 vs WI), Mark Watt (spinner, 3/12 hero), Richie Berrington (c, steady hand), and Brad Currie (swing seamer). Their warm-up near-miss vs Namibia showed chase potential but fielding lapses.