The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 continues with its second Group A match, where West Indies take on Scotland at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The match will be played on February 7, 2026, starting at 3:30 PM IST.
In past meetings, Scotland has upset the West Indies, but west Indies start as favourites due to their depth and big-hitting ability. Scotland will need early wickets and a fast start from Munsey to stay competitive. A West Indies win looks likely, but T20 cricket always leaves room for surprises.
West Indies vs Scotland 2nd Match Odds
Since the West Indies have a stronger and more experienced team than Scotland, betting odds favour their win in the 2nd match.
| Platform | SCO Win Odds | WI Win Odds | Toss Odds (SCO) | Toss Odds (WI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 5.5 | 1.18 | 1.95 | 1.85 |
| Stake | 5.6 | 1.16 | 1.93 | 1.87 |
| 4RABET | 5.4 | 1.2 | 1.94 | 1.86 |
| BetVibe | 5.45 | 1.19 | 1.92 | 1.88 |
West Indies vs Scotland 2nd Match Facts
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | West Indies vs Scotland, 2nd Match, Group C |
| Series | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date | February 07, Saturday |
| Time | 03:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
West Indies vs Scotland Squad
Let’s have a look at the squad of West Indies and Scotland for the 2nd match of the T20 World Cup 2026.
West Indies Squad
Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Jason Holder, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Romario Shepherd, Shai Hope (c & wk), Johnson Charles (wk), Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales
Scotland Squad
Michael Jones, George Munsey, Richie Berrington (c), Tom Bruce, Michael Leask, Brandon McMullen, Finlay McCreath, Matthew Cross (wk), Brad Currie, Oliver Davidson, Chris Greaves, Safyaan Sharif, Mark Watt, Brad Wheal, Zainullah Ihsan
Pitch Report of Eden Gardens, Kolkata
A typical Indian pitch where spinners control the game, and the batter usually scores runs in the death overs.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Behaviour | The pitch remains balanced overall. It offers good pace and bounce early in the match, but as the game goes on, it slows down and starts helping spin bowlers. |
| Batting Assistance | Batting conditions are quite good. The black soil surface provides even bounce, which helps batters play their shots freely. |
| Bowling Assistance | Fast bowlers get help in the early overs, especially under lights, where some swing is available. As the pitch wears, spinners find more grip and control. |
| Boundaries Dimensions | Straight boundaries are 71 metres while square boundaries are around 64 metres. |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | In T20 internationals, the average first-innings total at this venue usually stays between 140 and 150 runs. |
| Toss Impact & Dew | Teams often prefer to bat first after winning the toss, as the team that bats first has won 70% of matches. |
Weather Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | The temperature is around 26°C. |
| Weather | There will be a sunny atmosphere during the match. |
| Precipitation | There is 0% chance of rain. |
| Humidity | The humidity will be 39%. |
| Wind | Wind speed will be 13 km/h. |
West Indies and Scotland Head-to-Head in T20Is
West Indies and Scotland have faced each other once in T20Is, with Scotland upsetting the 2-time champion.
| Total Matches Played | 01 |
| West Indies Won | 00 |
| Scotland Won | 01 |
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Key Players to Watch
These players will be the key for both teams to start the campaign with a win.
| Players | T20I Stats |
|---|---|
| Shimron Hetmyer (WI) | 1345 runs in 75 matches at an average of 31.48. |
| Gudaekesh Motie (WI) | 39 wickets in 44 games at an economy of 7.92 |
| Jason Holder (WI) | 747 runs and 98 wickets in 89 games. |
| Chris Greaves (SCO) | 290 runs and 27 wickets in 35 matches. |
| Paul van Meekeren (SCO) | 22 wickets in 23 matches at an economy of 8.53. |
| Richie Berrington (SCO) | 2335 runs in 102 games at an average of 31.13. |
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