The T20 World Cup 2026 is underway, and after Pakistan’s thrilling three-wicket win over the Netherlands, attention has shifted to the West Indies vs Scotland clash. West Indies batted first and posted a competitive total of 182 runs on the board, led by Shimron Hetmyer’s explosive 64 and supported by 35 from Brendan King and 26 from Sherfane Rutherford.
Scotland Lose Early Wicket
Chasing 183 to win, Scotland started their innings with openers George Munsey and Michael Jones. The first breakthrough came quickly as Michael Jones was dismissed after scoring just 1 run from 5 balls. Scotland’s score now reads 7-1, signaling a tense chase ahead.
West Indies’ Strong Batting Performance
West Indies had a controlled yet aggressive innings. After 10 overs, they were 66/2, with strong contributions from Hetmyer (44 off 20 balls) and Rovman Powell (13 off 6 balls). Hetmyer reached his half-century in just 22 balls and continued to attack, taking the team to 140/3 after 16 overs. Despite early setbacks, West Indies managed to cross the 100-run mark by the 13th over, finishing with 182.
Earlier Pakistan vs Netherlands Recap
Earlier in the tournament, Pakistan narrowly escaped defeat against the Netherlands. Needing 29 runs from the last two overs with seven wickets down, Faheem Ashraf’s three sixes and one boundary in the 19th over helped Pakistan snatch a dramatic three-wicket win, earning two crucial points.
Scotland’s Challenge Ahead
With early pressure mounting after losing their first wicket for just 7 runs, Scotland now faces a challenging chase of 183 against a strong West Indies bowling attack. Every run will be crucial as they look to recover and build partnerships to stay in the game.
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