Shimron Hetmyer storms Eden Gardens! West Indies set 183 for Scotland to chase
Kolkata/IBNS: A lone assault from Shimron Hetmyer at Eden Gardens on Saturday afternoon powered West Indies to a competitive total of 182/5 in 20 overs, setting Scotland a challenging target in the second match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
After winning the toss, Scotland elected to bowl first and enjoyed early control with disciplined bowling. However, Hetmyer counterattacked in emphatic fashion, repeatedly clearing the boundary to wrest momentum back in West Indies’ favour.
The Guyanese left-hander raced to his half-century in just 22 balls, lifting West Indies to 123/2 in 13.3 overs after the innings had stalled at 58/2 in 9.2 overs following Brandon King’s dismissal for 35 off 30 balls.
Hetmyer struck six sixes and two fours, anchoring the innings before falling on the final ball of the 19th over.
He was caught near the boundary by Brandon McMullen while attempting another maximum off Safyaan Sharif. The southpaw finished with a brisk 64 off 36 deliveries.
Scotland clawed back in the closing overs, with Brad Currie picking up two crucial wickets — Rovman Powell and Sherfane Rutherford — in the final five overs to restrict West Indies from pushing the total beyond the 190–200 range.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
Related Articles
IPL 2026 schedule out! RCB vs SRH to kick off season on March 28
Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian cricket board (BCCI) has announced the schedule for the first phase of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, to be played from March 28 to April 12, 2026.
This ex-Indian cricketer believes Sanju Samson can be next T20 skipper
Former Indian batsman Mohammad Kaif feels that opener Sanju Samson can serve as the next Indian captain in the shortest format after his electrifying performance in the T20 World Cup.
India dominates T20I rankings! Abhishek Sharma leads as Ishan Kishan closes in on No.1
Left-handers Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan occupy the first two positions in the ICC Men’s T20I Batting Rankings in what is the first instance of an Indian batting pair making it a one-two in the format, with Kishan also eying the chance to become the fourth Indian to top the T20I batting rankings.
T20 World Cup final drama: Arshdeep Singh fined for hitting Daryl Mitchell with a ball
India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final against New Zealand in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
Latest News
Canada pledges $37.7M in aid to Lebanon as Israel-Hezbollah War deepens humanitarian crisis
Dementia draws increased attention in Australia in early 2026
Oil tankers ablaze in Iraq port after suspected Iranian boat attack, 1 crew member dead
Viral audio of Rashmika Mandanna’s mother on past with Rakshit Shetty sparks row, actor warns of legal action
