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West Indies vs Scotland, ICC WCT20 2026, Today Match Prediction
WI vs SCT Win Probability
Toss Winner - Scotland won the toss and choose to bowl first
West Indies beat Scotland by 35 runs
The only time Scotland and West Indies faced off in a T20 World Cup was in 2022, and Scotland came out on top by 42 runs. Will West Indies return the favor this time?
- Shimron Hetmyer has an average of almost 30 and a strike rate of 152 in the IPL, making him a valuable asset on these grounds during the World Cup.
- A score of around 180 will be challenging to defend on this Eden surface.
- Richie Berrington and George Munsey were Scotland’s standout batters in the World Cup qualifiers. Berrington amassed 94 runs in three outings, with Munsey not far behind on 82 runs from his three appearances.
West Indies are favorites to win this match.
| Tournament: | ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Eden Garden stadium, Kolkata, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 25.1°C|Mist |
WI vs SCT Live Prediction
WI vs SCT Match Prediction & Analysis
Match number two of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 brings West Indies up against Scotland. West Indies have always been among the most destructive sides in this format, and while they struggled at the last tournament, they can bounce back here because the conditions in India work well for their brand of cricket.
Scotland, meanwhile, will be hoping to create an impact at this World Cup by upsetting a few top teams, and considering they beat West Indies the only time these two have played each other, they'll carry some confidence into this contest. Based on team strength alone, however, West Indies have to be considered favorites here.
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RECENT PERFORMANCE
WI
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WI
118/6 in 10.0 11.8
SA vs WI 2026
West Indies beat South Africa by 6 runs (D/L) method114/3 in 10.0 11.4
225/3 in 17.3 12.86
SA vs WI 2026
South Africa beat West Indies by 7 wickets221/4 in 20.0 11.05
SCT
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SCT
184/6 in 20.0 9.2
ICCWCWARMUP
Afghanistan Won by 61 runs
123/10 in 19.3 6.31
HEAD TO HEAD
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TEAMS PREVIEW
West Indies Preview
Two-time champions West Indies step into this T20 World Cup with patchy recent form—losses to South Africa, Afghanistan, and New Zealand over the past few months. But this is a team that tends to shake off earlier disappointments, and the pitches in India complement their attacking brand of cricket, making them a threat to anyone they face.
Shai Hope is expected to anchor their batting effort again. His form this season has been outstanding—245 runs across nine innings at a strike rate of 142.44, numbers that reflect just how well he's been playing. Brandon King has impressed too, scoring 49 off 30, 27 off 16, 47 off 35, and 50 off 41 in his previous four T20 internationals.
Supporting them are Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, and Shimron Hetmyer—all three can send the ball over the rope regularly and shift momentum during the middle phase of an innings. Powell and Hetmyer have both played plenty of IPL cricket, so they understand how to construct their innings on Indian tracks.
In the bowling department, Jayden Seales offers genuine pace and can trouble batters early on. Romario Shepherd and Jason Holder bring different options, with Holder's IPL experience on these pitches—where he averages 27.56—proving valuable.
The spin duo of Akeal Hosein and Roston Chase completes their bowling lineup well, and they should be effective against Scotland's batters, especially given that this pitch will help the slower bowlers.
Stats That Matter:
* Holder’s control and clever use of slower balls make him especially effective in the later overs.
* Akeal Hosein is likely to start in the powerplay and will be backed to get at least one wicket.
* A lot of West Indies players are already familiar with Eden Gardens from their IPL experience. That gives them an edge over Scotland, who don’t have the same level of exposure to these conditions.
WI Over/Under Betting Tips
Shai Hope to win the player of the match award 4.60
West Indies skipper Shai Hope is coming off a strong SA20 campaign, where he made a significant impact with the bat for the Pretoria Capitals, scoring over 250 runs. His international form is equally impressive, with 608 runs in his last 21 T20Is at an average of 32. We expect Hope to lead from the front and deliver a match-winning performance; given his current form and the favorable batting conditions at Eden Gardens, a big score is likely. Consequently, we are backing Hope to be named Player of the Match in today's fixture.
Shimron Hetmyer Total Runs Over 21.5 1.85
Shimron Hetmyer since his comeback to the West Indies national side has been in sublime form scoring 233 runs in 6 matches this year, averaging 46.60 and striking at 184.92. He has scored over 21 runs in five of the last six T20I's and on a good batting track at Eden Garden's, expect Hetmyer to continue his good run of form and we predict his score to be over 21 runs.
West Indies Predicted Playing XI:
Brandon King, Shai Hope (c & wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales, Matthew Forde/Gudakesh Motie
West Indies Actual Playing XI:
Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Gudakesh Motie, Romario Shepherd, Shai Hope, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph
Scotland Preview
Scotland got lucky just to be at this T20 World Cup. In the qualifiers, they finished fourth with one win and two losses, which meant they couldn’t qualify through that event. They only made it because Bangladesh pulled out, which opened the doors for them to step in. Right now, their form doesn't inspire confidence. Two warm-up losses against Afghanistan and Namibia suggest they'll need to step up dramatically if they want any real run in the tournament.
Richie Berrington has to carry the batting once more if Scotland wants to compete with West Indies. During the Europe Region qualifier, Berrington led the way with 94 runs across three games, striking at 121.
George Munsey is another threat. With 2,302 runs from 81 T20Is, he's one of Scotland's best and deserves attention.
Beyond them, Scotland needs Brandon McMullen and Tom Bruce to chip in—both are capable batters. McMullen has looked strong in warm-ups, smashing 115 runs in two outings at a strike rate of 225. That's exactly what the team needed heading into the World Cup.
The bowling attack has some decent options. Chris Greaves shone in the qualifiers, taking six wickets across three matches. Mark Watt and Brad Wheal impressed in warm-ups, sharing five wickets. Michael Leask's off-spin could prove useful on Indian surfaces, assuming he finds his line.
Stats That Matter:
* In their sole T20 World Cup clash with West Indies in 2022, Scotland rode on George Munsey’s unbeaten 53-ball 66 to secure the win.
* In that match, Mark Watt and Brad Wheal combined to take five wickets.
* Going by the warm-ups, if Scotland bat first, they can post a score in the range of 170-185.
SCOT Over/Under Betting Tips
Brandon McMullen Total Runs Over 15.5 1.85
Brandon McMullen played a superb knock of 95 runs off just 39 balls, smashing six fours and eight sixes against Namibia in the warmup match. He is one of those underrated, talented young players who consistently performs well in big tournaments, having scored 140 runs in four matches at an average of 70. Expect McMullen to step up and deliver an impactful innings for the Scottish side; we predict his score will be over 15 runs.
George Munsey Total Runs Over 16.5 1.85
George Munsey has consistently performed well in T20 World Cups, scoring 465 runs in 18 matches at an average of 29.06. In his last seven T20Is, Munsey has amassed 224 runs at an average of 34, highlighting his excellent recent form. Furthermore, he scored 66 runs in his only previous T20I appearance against the West Indies. Given this track record, we expect him to show up and take on the Windies' bowlers; we predict his score will be over 16 runs.
Scotland Predicted Playing XI:
George Munsey, Tom Bruce, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington(c), Michael Leask, Matthew Cross(w), Mark Watt, Chris Greaves, Safyaan Sharif, Brad Currie, Brad Wheal
Scotland Actual Playing XI:
Michael Jones, George Munsey, Richie Berrington, Tom Bruce, Michael Leask, Brandon McMullen, Matthew Cross, Bradley Currie, Olly Davidson, Safyaan Sharif, Mark Watt
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The pitch at Eden Gardens generally helps batters but tends to lose pace as the game goes on. We can expect similar conditions here—the ball will grip, and batters will need to be precise with their shot selection. Spin bowling could be a big factor, which means teams need to capitalize when the fielding restrictions are in place.
Weather-wise, Kolkata will have partial clouds and increased humidity during the evening session. Rain isn't on the cards, so a full 40-over contest appears to be on the schedule.
WI vs SCT Pitch Report
The average first-innings total at Eden Gardens is 160. In the 2025 IPL, six matches were played here, and most of them were high-scoring affairs with six totals over 200. We can expect another sporting wicket that favors batters. If West Indies bat first, they’ll aim for around 200, while Scotland would be happy with 180.
Total Over/Under Betting Tips
West Indies to win the coin toss 1.90
We back the West Indies to win the coin toss in match 2 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 against Scotland at Eden Garden's, Kolkata.
Toss: To Bowl
Scotland could opt to field first and try to keep West Indies to a modest total. West Indies, on the other hand, would probably rather chase anyway, as it lets them hunt down Scotland’s score fast and improve their net run rate.
WI vs SCT
Winning Prediction
West Indies should get their T20 World Cup campaign off to a winning start when they face Scotland. The Caribbean team haven't been at their best in the build-up, but against Scotland on Indian pitches, they'll fancy their chances. Most of their squad know these conditions well from IPL stints—something Scotland can't match. The Scots have struggled lately, and barring a complete collapse from the West Indian batting lineup, this one should go to the Carribaean side.
West Indies are favorites to win this match.
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