WI vs SCT Today Match Prediction and Betting Tips, Odds and Live Score

WI vs SCT Match Prediction & Analysis

Match number two of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 brings West Indies up against Scotland. West Indies have always been among the most destructive sides in this format, and while they struggled at the last tournament, they can bounce back here because the conditions in India work well for their brand of cricket.

Scotland, meanwhile, will be hoping to create an impact at this World Cup by upsetting a few top teams, and considering they beat West Indies the only time these two have played each other, they'll carry some confidence into this contest. Based on team strength alone, however, West Indies have to be considered favorites here.

WI vs SCT Betting News

RECENT PERFORMANCE

WI

L W L L W

AFG

182/6 in 20.0 9.1

ICCWCWARMUP

Afghanistan beat West Indies by 23 runs 04 Feb 2026

WI

159/7 in 20.0 7.95

RSA

118/6 in 10.0 11.8

SA vs WI 2026

West Indies beat South Africa by 6 runs (D/L) method 31 Jan 2026

WI

114/3 in 10.0 11.4

RSA

225/3 in 17.3 12.86

SA vs WI 2026

South Africa beat West Indies by 7 wickets 29 Jan 2026

WI

221/4 in 20.0 11.05

RSA

176/1 in 17.5 9.87

SA vs WI 2026

South Africa Won by 9 wickets 27 Jan 2026

WI

173/7 in 20.0 8.65

AFG

136/8 in 20.0 6.8

AFG vs WI 2026

West Indies beat Afghanistan by 15 runs 22 Jan 2026

WI

151/7 in 20.0 7.55

SCT

L L W L L

NAM

226/4 in 20.0 11.3

ICCWCWARMUP

Namibia won by 6 runs 04 Feb 2026

SCT

220/5 in 20.0 11

AFG

184/6 in 20.0 9.2

ICCWCWARMUP

Afghanistan Won by 61 runs

02 Feb 2026

SCT

123/10 in 19.3 6.31

SCT

193/5 in 20.0 9.65

ICCTRIS

Scotland won by 34 runs 20 Jun 2025

NEP

159/10 in 18.5 8.44

SCT

181/9 in 20.0 9.05

ICCTRIS

Netherlands won by 17 runs 18 Jun 2025

NED

198/7 in 20.0 9.9

SCT

97/10 in 19.4 4.93

ICCTRIS

Nepal won by 2 wickets 17 Jun 2025

NEP

98/8 in 19.5 4.94

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

West Indies Preview

Two-time champions West Indies step into this T20 World Cup with patchy recent form—losses to South Africa, Afghanistan, and New Zealand over the past few months. But this is a team that tends to shake off earlier disappointments, and the pitches in India complement their attacking brand of cricket, making them a threat to anyone they face.

Shai Hope is expected to anchor their batting effort again. His form this season has been outstanding—245 runs across nine innings at a strike rate of 142.44, numbers that reflect just how well he's been playing. Brandon King has impressed too, scoring 49 off 30, 27 off 16, 47 off 35, and 50 off 41 in his previous four T20 internationals.

Supporting them are Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, and Shimron Hetmyer—all three can send the ball over the rope regularly and shift momentum during the middle phase of an innings. Powell and Hetmyer have both played plenty of IPL cricket, so they understand how to construct their innings on Indian tracks.

In the bowling department, Jayden Seales offers genuine pace and can trouble batters early on. Romario Shepherd and Jason Holder bring different options, with Holder's IPL experience on these pitches—where he averages 27.56—proving valuable.

The spin duo of Akeal Hosein and Roston Chase completes their bowling lineup well, and they should be effective against Scotland's batters, especially given that this pitch will help the slower bowlers.

Stats That Matter:

* Holder’s control and clever use of slower balls make him especially effective in the later overs.

* Akeal Hosein is likely to start in the powerplay and will be backed to get at least one wicket.

* A lot of West Indies players are already familiar with Eden Gardens from their IPL experience. That gives them an edge over Scotland, who don’t have the same level of exposure to these conditions.

West Indies Predicted Playing XI:

Brandon King, Shai Hope (c & wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales, Matthew Forde/Gudakesh Motie

Scotland Preview

Scotland got lucky just to be at this T20 World Cup. In the qualifiers, they finished fourth with one win and two losses, which meant they couldn’t qualify through that event. They only made it because Bangladesh pulled out, which opened the doors for them to step in. Right now, their form doesn't inspire confidence. Two warm-up losses against Afghanistan and Namibia suggest they'll need to step up dramatically if they want any real run in the tournament.

Richie Berrington has to carry the batting once more if Scotland wants to compete with West Indies. During the Europe Region qualifier, Berrington led the way with 94 runs across three games, striking at 121.

George Munsey is another threat. With 2,302 runs from 81 T20Is, he's one of Scotland's best and deserves attention.

Beyond them, Scotland needs Brandon McMullen and Tom Bruce to chip in—both are capable batters. McMullen has looked strong in warm-ups, smashing 115 runs in two outings at a strike rate of 225. That's exactly what the team needed heading into the World Cup.

The bowling attack has some decent options. Chris Greaves shone in the qualifiers, taking six wickets across three matches. Mark Watt and Brad Wheal impressed in warm-ups, sharing five wickets. Michael Leask's off-spin could prove useful on Indian surfaces, assuming he finds his line.

Stats That Matter:

* In their sole T20 World Cup clash with West Indies in 2022, Scotland rode on George Munsey’s unbeaten 53-ball 66 to secure the win.

* In that match, Mark Watt and Brad Wheal combined to take five wickets.

* Going by the warm-ups, if Scotland bat first, they can post a score in the range of 170-185.

Scotland Predicted Playing XI:

George Munsey, Tom Bruce, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington(c), Michael Leask, Matthew Cross(w), Mark Watt, Chris Greaves, Safyaan Sharif, Brad Currie, Brad Wheal

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The pitch at Eden Gardens generally helps batters but tends to lose pace as the game goes on. We can expect similar conditions here—the ball will grip, and batters will need to be precise with their shot selection. Spin bowling could be a big factor, which means teams need to capitalize when the fielding restrictions are in place.

Weather-wise, Kolkata will have partial clouds and increased humidity during the evening session. Rain isn't on the cards, so a full 40-over contest appears to be on the schedule.

WI vs SCT Pitch Report

The average first-innings total at Eden Gardens is 160. In the 2025 IPL, six matches were played here, and most of them were high-scoring affairs with six totals over 200. We can expect another sporting wicket that favors batters. If West Indies bat first, they’ll aim for around 200, while Scotland would be happy with 180.

Toss: To Bowl

Scotland could opt to field first and try to keep West Indies to a modest total. West Indies, on the other hand, would probably rather chase anyway, as it lets them hunt down Scotland’s score fast and improve their net run rate.

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