Scotland won the toss and chose to bowl first against West Indies in their Group C match of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at Eden Gardens. West Indies, the two-time champions, are back at the venue where they secured the T20 World Cup title in 2016. Scotland, who entered the World Cup as a last-minute replacement for Bangladesh, have given a T20I debut to left-arm spinner Oliver Davidson.
Skipper Richie Berrington expressed excitement about starting the tournament in India and highlighted the team’s positive energy. He mentioned the hard work behind the scenes and the team’s preparation in Bengaluru. Berrington sees this as an opportunity for Scotland to showcase their skills on the global stage, with a mix of experienced players and promising young talents in the squad.
West Indies skipper Shai Hope, looking to replicate their 2016 success, emphasized the importance of confidence and self-belief in winning the tournament. Hope confirmed Shimron Hetmyer’s readiness to play in Kolkata and expressed his joy in representing the West Indies across all formats. Both teams announced their playing XIs for the match.
