Romario Shepherd Takes First Hat-Trick of T20 World Cup 2026 as WI Beat Scotland
Romario Shepherd produced a match-winning spell, taking the first hat-trick of the T20 World Cup 2026 as West Indies beat Scotland by 35 runs in their Group C opener in Kolkata.
Shepherd grabbed four wickets in five balls, finishing with 5-20, to dismiss Scotland for 147 while chasing 183. Earlier, Shimron Hetmyer smashed a 36-ball 64 to lift West Indies to 182/5 at Eden Gardens.
Scotland threatened at 114/3 after a strong stand between Richie Berrington and Tom Bruce, but strikes from Jason Holder and Shepherd ended their challenge decisively.
Match Summary
WI – 182/5 (20)
SCO – 147 (18.5)
Player of the Match – Shimron Hetmyer
SunRisers Leeds Women began their The Hundred 2026 title defence with a comfortable seven-wicket victory…
MI London kicked off their quest for a fourth consecutive Hundred title with a convincing…
ASICS, the global Japanese sportswear brand, has announced its partnership as the Official Sports Goods…
Ruturaj Gaikwad has been appointed captain of the West Zone squad for the 2026-27 Duleep…
PV Sindhu will lead India’s challenge at the China Open 2026, a BWF Super 1000…
Ashutosh Sharma has signed with Hampshire for the upcoming men’s One-Day Cup, marking his first…