West Indies to face Scotland in Kolkata in campaign opener:SCO defeated WI in 2022 in first-ever clash; Eden Gardens to host second match off ICC tournament

The second match of T-20 World Cup 2026 will be played between West Indies and Scotland in Kolkata. This will be the first match of Group-C, where both teams will aim to start their campaign with a win. While the Caribbean team under Shai Hope’s captaincy will look to show their strength, Scotland under Richard Berrington’s leadership will aim to cause another big upset. Top performers of WI in T20Is The West Indies team shows an excellent balance of experience and strength. In batting, Rovman Powell is among the team’s most reliable players. He has scored 2112 runs in 110 T20 International matches so far, with his best score being 107 runs. In bowling, all-rounder Jason Holder has taken the most wickets with 98 wickets in 89 matches.
Top performers of SCO in T20Is Scotland’s team batting is commanded by experienced captain Richard Berrington. He has scored 2335 runs in 102 T20 International matches. In bowling, Mark Watt is Scotland’s most effective weapon. Watt has claimed 89 wickets in 77 matches. Eden Gardens pitch report Eden Gardens Stadium has a black soil pitch. In the T20 format, this pitch is quite favourable for batsmen. Fast bowlers get some assistance at the start of the match. After that, it becomes easier for spinners. So far, 12 T20 matches have been played here. Teams batting first have won 5 matches, while teams batting second have won 7 matches. Eden Gardens’ best team score was made by Pakistan (201/5) against Bangladesh in 2016. The lowest team score here is 70 runs, which Bangladesh made against New Zealand in 2016. Kolkata weather report The weather in Kolkata will be warm on February 7. There will be sunshine during the day. Temperature is likely to remain between 15 to 26 degrees Celsius. There is absolutely no chance of rain during the match. WI vs SCO, head-to-head records in T20Is In T20 International, only one match has been played between the two teams so far. In this, Scotland caused an upset by defeating the West Indies by 42 runs. This match was played during the 2022 T-20 World Cup. In this, George Munsey scored an unbeaten 66 runs and Mark Watt took 3 wickets. WI vs SCO, probable playing XI West Indies: Shai Hope (Captain and Wicketkeeper), Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph. Scotland: Richard Berrington (Captain), George Munsey, Matthew Cross (Wicketkeeper), Michael Jones, Brandon McMullen, Michael Leask, Tom Bruce, Mark Watt, Safyaan Sharif, Bradley Wheal, Chris Greaves. Where to watch the match? This match between India and Afghanistan will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network. The live streaming of the match will be available on JioHotstar. Additionally, you can also see live updates related to the match on the Dainik Bhaskar app.