Shepherd takes hat-trick as Windies beat Scotland T20 WC 2026 View(s): View(s):Kolkata, India, AFP: Pace bowler Romario Shepherd took the first hat-trick of the 2026 T20 World Cup on Saturday to help the West Indies blow away Scotland’s tail and win by 35 runs in their Group C opener in Kolkata. Shepherd grabbed four wickets in five balls in the 17th over to put an end to Scotland’s hopes of chasing their target of 183. Shepherd removed Matthew Cross, for 11, Michael Leask and Oliver Davidson and celebrated wildly before ending with an impressive 5-20 from his three overs. Holder finished with figures of 3-30 in 3.5 overs as he wrapped up the Scotland innings in 18.5 overs. Scotland rotated their bowlers and Leask struck the first blow with his off-spin as he bowled skipper Shai Hope for 19.

Source: Sunday Times February 07, 2026 20:10 UTC