West Indies defeated Scotland by 35 runs in Group C of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Saturday 7 February 2026, with the match starting at 15:00 IST (UTC+5:30). Eden Gardens holds 68,000 spectators, making it one of the largest cricket grounds in the world and a fitting venue for this opening-round clash.

The West Indies are two-time T20 World Cup champions, having won the title in 2012 and 2016. That record of achievement makes them one of only two nations to have lifted the trophy more than once, and it gives every West Indian performance at ICC events a sense of occasion. Their attacking brand of cricket, built on powerful hitting and express pace bowling, has defined the T20 format since its earliest days.

Scotland have established themselves as one of Associate cricket’s most dependable nations. They have qualified for consecutive T20 World Cups and produced memorable upsets at ICC events, their growth underpinned by a strong domestic structure and a blend of home-grown players and professionals from across the cricketing diaspora. In this match, West Indies proved too powerful, securing a 35-run victory that strengthened their Group C position from the tournament’s opening day.

Eden Gardens is one of cricket’s most storied venues. Located in the heart of Kolkata, the ground has hosted iconic moments across all formats, from legendary Test matches to IPL finals. A full house at Eden Gardens is among the loudest experiences in sport, and the Kolkata crowd brought exactly that energy to this opening Group C fixture.

Timezone conversions for the 15:00 IST (UTC+5:30) start: London: 09:30 GMT, New York: 04:30 EST, Sydney: 20:30 AEDT.

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 was the 10th edition of the tournament, hosted jointly by India and Sri Lanka. Twenty teams competed across 55 matches from 7 February to 8 March 2026. India won the tournament, defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. West Indies’ opening victory over Scotland was an early sign of their form in a campaign that carried them deep into the competition.

For timezone conversions, check Kolkata time, West Indies time, and Scotland time.