Romario Shepherd's Hat-Trick Powers West Indies to Dominant Win Over Scotland

• West Indies began their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a 35-run victory against Scotland at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
• Pacer Romario Shepherd achieved a sensational hat-trick in the 17th over, dismissing Matthew Cross, Michael Leask, and Oliver Davidson.
• Shepherd became the first West Indies bowler to take a T20 World Cup hat-trick, finishing with 5 wickets for 20 runs in 3 overs.
• West Indies posted a formidable target of 182 runs, with Shimron Hetmyer scoring 64 off 36 balls.
• Scotland was bowled out for 147 runs in 17 overs despite Richie Berrington's 42 and Matthew Cross's 35.