West Indies’ all-rounder Romario Shepherd produced a devastating bowling spell, took the first hat-trick of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 as he claimed four wickets in the 17th over and finished with five wickets overall.
The West Indies began their T-20 World Cup campaign on a winning note, defeating Scotland by 36 runs in the second match of the tournament on Sunday.
Batting first, the West Indies posted a competitive total of 183 for 5 in their allotted 20 overs. Shimron Hetmyer anchored the innings with a brilliant knock of 64 runs, displaying a fine mix of aggression and control. He was well supported by Brandon King, who contributed 35 runs, and Sherfane Rutherford, who added a quick 26 to push the score beyond 180.
In reply, Scotland struggled to keep pace with the required run rate and were bowled out for 147 in 19 overs. Richie Berrington fought hard with a top score of 42, while Tom Bruce chipped in with 35 runs, but the Scottish batting lineup failed to build sustained partnerships.
The highlight of the match was a sensational bowling performance by Romario Shepherd. The West Indies all-rounder produced a devastating spell in the 17th over, claiming the first hat-trick of the tournament. Shepherd finished with outstanding figures of five wickets, effectively ending Scotland’s hopes of a comeback.
With this comprehensive victory, the West Indies earned valuable points and set a strong tone for their T20 World Cup campaign, while Scotland will look to regroup ahead of their next fixture.
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