In the second match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, the West Indies are facing Scotland at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The West Indies, having won the T20 World Cup twice previously, set a total of 182 runs on the board after losing the toss and batting first. Scotland is relatively inexperienced at this level, especially after being granted a chance to play in the World Cup following Bangladesh's exit.

Shimron Hetmyer played a crucial role in the innings, scoring 64 runs off just 36 balls, which included six sixes and two fours, marking the fastest fifty by a West Indies batsman in the T20 World Cup, reached in just 22 balls. Other key contributions came from opener Brandon King, who added 35 runs from 30 balls, while Sherfane Rutherford and Rovman Powell chipped in with 26 and 24 runs respectively. These performances showcased the West Indies' batting depth and experience in high-pressure matches.

Scottish bowler Brad Wheal was noteworthy, taking the most wickets for his team. However, with 183 runs needed to win, Scotland faces a formidable challenge to achieve their first victory in a T20 World Cup match against a strong West Indies side. The match is closely followed by fans, highlighting the excitement and unpredictability of the T20 format, and the pressure on Scotland to perform well in this crucial encounter.