Final result
West Indies won by 35 runs
Player of the match: SO Hetmyer
Result · T20 Internationals
West Indies vs Scotland Cricket
Result · T20 Internationals
Venue par · 186Chase success · 53%POTM · SO Hetmyer
Match preview & overview
West Indies beat Scotland by 35 runs at Eden Gardens in T20I
West Indies Cricket beat Scotland Cricket by 35 runs in a T20 international at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on 7 February 2026. Batting first after Scotland won the toss and chose to field, West Indies posted 182/5 from their 20 overs. Scotland were never comfortable in the chase and were bowled out for 147, with their innings unravelling from the powerplay onwards. SO Hetmyer was named Player of the Match for his contribution to West Indies' first-innings total. The win gives West Indies a 3-2 lead in the all-time head-to-head, reversing a run of two consecutive defeats to the Scots.
Scotland had gone into the game with some momentum from recent Associate cricket, but the step up to facing West Indies on a subcontinental surface exposed their limitations. Chasing 183 was always going to require a near-perfect start. They did not get one.
Pitch report & venue insights
Eden Gardens, Kolkata — 171-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2004–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
171
T20 matches hosted
186
Avg 1st-innings score
170
Avg 2nd-innings score
53%
Chase success rate
44
Avg powerplay runs
60%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Hetmyer takes Player of the Match
SO Hetmyer was the standout performer for West Indies Cricket in this T20I at Eden Gardens. His contribution helped West Indies post 182/5, a total that proved well beyond Scotland's reach on the day.
Angle 02
Scotland's powerplay collapse proved fatal
Angle 03
West Indies' middle overs carried the innings
Angle 04
Below-par total against venue average
Angle 05
Head-to-head now 3-2 in West Indies' favour
Key players
Players who decided it
West Indies Cricket
SO Hetmyer
Scotland Cricket
SR Harmer
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Given Scotland's tendency to lose wickets in clusters, top-wicket-taker markets for the bowling side could attract interest in future fixtures between these teams.
- West Indies' middle-phase batting (105 runs in overs 7-15 here) suggests batter performance markets may offer more consistent signal than outright result lines.
- With Eden Gardens' average first-innings score sitting at 186, totals markets at this venue historically lean towards the higher end of projections.
- Scotland's powerplay vulnerability. 3 wickets for 38 runs in the chase. Is a recurring pattern worth tracking in head-to-head matchups against stronger pace attacks.
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Frequently asked
Questions about West Indies vs Scotland Cricket
Who won the West Indies vs Scotland T20I on 7 February 2026?
West Indies Cricket won by 35 runs at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. They posted 182/5 batting first and bowled Scotland Cricket out for 147.
Who was Player of the Match in West Indies vs Scotland T20I 2026?
SO Hetmyer of West Indies Cricket was named Player of the Match for his performance in the first innings.
What is the head-to-head record between West Indies and Scotland in T20Is?
The two sides have now met four times in T20 internationals, with West Indies leading 3-2 after this result. Scotland had won the previous two meetings in 2022 and 2023.
Where to watch West Indies vs Scotland T20I matches in the UK?
T20 international cricket featuring West Indies and Scotland is typically available on Sky Sports Cricket in the UK, with streaming via Sky Go and NOW TV. Check the broadcaster's schedule for specific match listings.
What did Scotland need to win this T20I?
Scotland needed 183 to win from 20 overs. They were in serious trouble from early on, losing 3 wickets in the powerplay for just 38 runs, and were eventually bowled out for 147.
What is Eden Gardens' average T20 first-innings score?
Across 171 T20 matches at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, the average first-innings score is 186. West Indies' total of 182/5 was marginally below that benchmark, though it proved more than sufficient against Scotland.
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