WI vs Scotland Scorecard – Ball By Ball Live Score, Pitch Report 07 Feb, 2026
The World Cup match between the West Indies and Scotland will be played on 7th February 2026 in Kolkata. Both teams are part of Group C, and recently, both sides have been performing well in T20 cricket.
West Indies have experienced as well as young players who are known for their power hitting, while the Scotland team is highly skilled at delivering strong bowling spells on Asian pitches.
West Indies won by 35 runs
| World Cup Match #2 |
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| 07, FEB 2026 |
| West Indies VS Scotland |
| Kolkata |
| 02:30 PM |
West Indies Vs Scotland Today Match Live Score – Match #2
This is the second World Cup match of the group stage, which is why cricket fans are showing strong interest in this contest. As soon as the match begins, you will be able to enjoy live ball by ball commentary here.
Toss: West Indies Choose to Bat
Live Commentary
Match Over – West Indies won by 35 runs
18.0 139/9
17.0 One of the best moments of this World Cup so far, and it belongs to Romario Shepherd. An unbelievable over as he rips through the Scotland lineup, taking four wickets in a single over and conceding just one run. Scotland are almost out of the contest now, collapsing to 133, a dramatic and decisive turnaround.
16.0 That is outstanding bowling once again, the best of the lot, with just seven runs conceded. Scotland are in trouble now. They need 51 runs from the remaining 24 balls to win, and the pressure is firmly mounting.
15.0 An excellent spell from Motie, and he delivers with a wicket as well, conceding just six runs in the over. Scotland now require 58 runs from the remaining 30 balls, with five wickets still in hand.
14.0 Scotland move to 119 for four after fourteen overs, the chase finely poised as the pressure continues to build in the middle.
13.0 Another excellent over, and it swings in Scotland’s favor once again. Thirteen runs come from it, and now Scotland need 69 runs from the remaining 42 balls, the chase very much alive.
12.0 A brilliant over for Scotland, and Barrington makes the most of it, collecting 15 runs from the over. The required rate now climbs to 10.25. Scotland move on to 101 for three, keeping themselves in the chase.
11.0 Scotland move to 86 for three at the end of the eleventh over. They still require 97 runs from the remaining 54 balls to win, the pressure building as the chase enters a crucial phase.
10.0 After ten overs, Scotland are on three wickets down. They still need 111 runs from 60 balls, with 11 more runs required for Scotland to secure the win.
9.0 122 more to win off 66 balls. Remember, West Indies were 57/1 at this stage. Joseph is back.
7.0 A good over for West Indies as Scotland managed to score only 5 runs in the seventh over. At the end of 7 overs, Scotland is 49 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Scotland now requires 134 more runs.
6.0 Another excellent over from West Indies as they managed to take a wicket. Scotland is 38 runs for the loss of 3 wickets after 6 overs. Scotland now requires 145 runs from 84 balls. The required run rate has increased to 10.3.
5.0 It was an excellent over for West Indies as they conceded only 4 runs and also took a wicket. Scotland’s problems increased. At the end of 5 overs, Scotland is 33 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Scotland now requires 150 runs from 90 balls.
4.0 Another good over for Scotland as they scored 9 runs in the fourth over. At the end of 4 overs, Scotland is 29 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Scotland now requires 154 runs from 96 balls. The required run rate is 9.6.
3.0 A good over for Scotland in the third over as they scored 9 runs with a six. Scotland is 24 runs for the loss of 1 wicket after 3 overs. Scotland now requires 159 more runs from 102 balls.
2.0 A very good over from West Indies as they managed to take a wicket. Jason Holder gave only 3 runs in his over. Scotland is now 12 runs for the loss of 1 wicket after 2 overs. Scotland requires 171 more runs from 108 balls. The current strike rate is 5.4 and the required rate is 8.
1.0- At the end of the first over, Scotland scored 6 runs without losing a wicket. A brilliant boundary was hit in the first over. Scotland now requires 177 more runs. The required run rate is 32.
Scotland started the second innings. West Indies set a very good target of 183 runs. Scotland is chasing this target.
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Scotland needs 183 runs to win
A magnificent finish to the West Indies batting innings. They cash in during the final phase, piling on valuable runs in the death overs. The innings comes to a close with West Indies posting an impressive total, losing five wickets but finishing strongly, a statement performance with the bat and plenty of confidence heading into the next phase of the match.
Finally, Shimron Hetmyer’s outstanding innings comes to an end. He walks back to the pavilion after a brilliant 64, played with power and composure. West Indies move to 175 for four, with the final over still to be bowled, setting the stage for a strong finish.
Another new partnership is settling in nicely for West Indies, keeping the momentum alive. Thirteen more runs are added in this over, pushing the total to 167 for three. Just 12 balls remain, and West Indies are perfectly placed to finish with a flourish.
There is simply no answer to this onslaught from the West Indies batters. They continue to dominate all around the park, and the scoreboard keeps ticking relentlessly. After seventeen overs, West Indies march on to 154 for three, firmly in control as the pressure mounts on Scotland.
James Currie finally breaks the partnership for Scotland, and that is a much-needed wicket. Rovman Powell’s cameo comes to an end as he heads back to the pavilion after scoring 24 off just 14 balls. West Indies move to 144 for three after sixteen overs, a breakthrough that gives Scotland a bit of breathing space.
West Indies continue to roll on with the bat. Rovman Powell steps up and sends Alexander Leask sailing over the ropes with a powerful six. Twelve runs come from the fifteenth over, and just like that, West Indies charge ahead to 188 for two, complete dominance on display.
The West Indies batters are standing firm at the crease, and this is a moment of pure class from Shimron Hetmyer. A brilliant half-century, 52 runs off just 23 balls, played with authority and flair. Another 11 runs come from the over as well, taking West Indies to 126 for two after fourteen overs, a commanding position as the innings gathers serious momentum.
The West Indies batting lineup looks even more solid now, tightening their grip on the contest. Another productive over yields 17 runs once again, and after thirteen overs the score surges to 115 for two. The batters are in full control, keeping the pressure relentlessly on Scotland.
Another outstanding over for West Indies, and the runs keep flowing. Seventeen more added to the total, with Shimron Hetmyer doing the damage once again, smashing two towering sixes. After twelve overs, West Indies race to 98 for two, firmly on the front foot and dictating the pace of the innings.
Shimron Hetmyer is turning up the heat here. Another glorious six, and Alexander Leask is taken apart as Hetmyer launches two consecutive maximums in the over. 15 runs come from it, one six from Hetmyer and another from Rovman Powell. West Indies surge ahead to 81 for two after eleven overs, momentum firmly back with the Caribbean side.
Into the tenth over, and Shimron Hetmyer makes an immediate impact, launching a clean six to lift the tempo. West Indies move to 64 for two after ten overs, a timely injection of power just as Scotland looked to tighten their grip.
Davidson strikes again and wins this battle convincingly. Another West Indies opener is on his way back to the pavilion. Brendon King departs after a fluent knock of 35 from 29 balls. West Indies slip to 58 for two, and Scotland are right back in the game with back-to-back breakthroughs.
That is a top-class over to finish the spell. Just three runs conceded, and it brings the first breakthrough as well. West Indies move to 57 for one after nine overs, momentum checked at the right time by Scotland.
And finally, Scotland strike with their first breakthrough. Shai Hope is the man to go, edging his way back to the pavilion after scoring 19 runs off 22 deliveries. A crucial wicket for Scotland, bringing them right back into the contest.
A good comeback from Scotland, and it is a superb over from Davidson. He tightens the screws brilliantly, conceding just four runs. West Indies move to 54 without loss after eight overs, a timely response from the Scottish bowling attack.
And here come the West Indies batters, shifting gears in emphatic fashion. Lewis and King launch a full-blooded counterattack as soon as the powerplay ends, smashing three consecutive boundaries. A big over for the Caribbean side, 17 runs taken off it, and the score races to 50 after seven overs, momentum swinging sharply in West Indies’ favor.
— Drinks
Excellent work once again from Scotland. Another tight over keeps the pressure on, and after six overs, West Indies move to 33 without loss, steady progress but Scotland holding their lines superbly.
That has been a fine bowling spell from the Scotland side. They have kept things tight and disciplined, restricting West Indies to 31 without loss after five overs, a controlled phase despite the pressure from the batters.
West Indies remain firmly in control at the end of four overs. The scoreboard reads 27 without loss, a composed and measured start as the openers continue to dictate the tempo early in the innings.
Scotland have managed to keep the West Indies batters in check so far. After three overs, the score stands at 20 without loss, a steady start with discipline shown in the field and with the ball.
James Currie comes into the attack for Scotland, his second over underway, and Shai Hope responds in style with a crisp boundary. West Indies continue to rotate the strike well, collecting seven runs from the over. After two overs, it is a solid start for the Caribbean side, 14 without loss, firmly in control early on.
The West Indies side set the tone right from the very first ball, smashing a boundary straight away. They capitalized on the early momentum, piling up runs in the opening over without losing a single wicket, a confident and aggressive start that immediately put the opposition under pressure.
Commentators
For this match, the ICC has appointed field experts Wasim Akram and Sunil Gavaskar as commentators.
Match Umpires
| On Field Umpire | Nitin Menon | Sam Nogajski |
| Third Umpires | Jayaraman Madanagopal | |
| Referee | Javagal Srinath |
West Indies Vs Scotland Today Match Squad
Both West Indies and Scotland have prepared their list of best players for this World Cup. However, this match will be the first match of the World Cup campaign for both teams, and the expected players for this game are listed below.
| West Indies | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Brandon King | Michael AlexanderJones |
| Shai Hope | Mark Watt |
| Johnson Charles | Brandon McMullen |
| Roston Chase | Richard Berrington |
| Rovman Powell | Tom Bruce |
| Sherfane Rutherford | Matthew Henry Cross |
| Quentin Sampson | Oliver Davidson |
| Jason Holder | George Munsey |
| Matthew Forde | Michael Alexander Leask |
| Akeal Hosein | Chris Greaves |
| Gudakesh Motie | Bradley Wheal |
| Jayden Seales | Safyaan Sharif |
| Romario Shepherd | Finlay McCreath |
| Shamar Joseph | Finlay McCreath |
| Shimron Hetmyer |
