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WATCH: Shepherd joins elusive list with hat-trick against Scotland

KOLKATA: West Indies all-rounder Romario Shepherd entered the record books with a hat-trick against Scotland in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup here at the Eden Gardens on Saturday.

The right-pacer took a hat-trick in the 17th over of the game, removing Matthew Cross, Michael Leask, and Oliver Davidson on the second, third, and fourth deliveries of the over to bag a hat-trick.

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He then closed out the over with Safyaan Sharif’s wicket to leave Scotland in disarray.

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With his heroics, West Indies sealed a 35-run victory over Scotland to start their World Cup campaign on a perfect note.

The hat-trick also helped him join an elusive list that includes several notable names, including Pat Cummins, who registered the feat twice in the 2024 World Cup.

Bowlers to take hat-tricks in T20 World Cup

– Brett Lee (Australia) against Bangladesh in 2007
– Curtis Campher (Ireland) against Netherlands in 2021
– Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka) against South Africa in 2021
– Karthik Meiyappan (UAE) against Sri Lanka in 2022
– Josh Little (Ireland) against New Zealand in 2022
– Pat Cummins (Australia) against Bangladesh and Afghanistan in 2024
– Chris Jordan (England) against USA in 2024
– Romario Shepherd (West Indies) against Scotland in 2026

Moreover, he also became the first West Indian player to take a hat-trick twice in T20Is. Earlier, he recorded the feat against Bangladesh in 2025.

West Indians to take T20I hat-tricks

Jason Holder against England in 2022
Romario Shepherd against Bangladesh in 2025
Shamar Springer against Afghanistan in 2026
Romario Shepherd against Scotland in 2026

West Indies next fixture will be against England on February 11 in Mumbai.

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T20 World Cup: Hat-trick hero Shepherd powers West Indies past Scotland

KOLKATA: Romario Shepherd took a hat-trick-laden five-wicket haul to seal a 35-run victory for West Indies over Scotland in their second fixture of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 here at the Eden Gardens on Saturday.

Set a stiff 183, Scotland were bowled out for 147 in 18.5 overs.

After losing 37-3 in 5.4 overs, skipper Richie Berrington joined hands with Tom Bruce, adding a 78-run partnership from 47 deliveries to put the chase back on track.

The pair brought the total to 115 in 13.2 overs before Jason Holder dismissed Berrington to give West Indies an opening.

The skipper top-scored with 42 off 24 with the help of two sixes and three fours.

Following the wicket, Scotland slumped to 122-5 and then 133-8 in 16.4 overs, putting West Indies in a dominant position.

The architect of the lower-order collapse was Shepherd, who picked up four wickets in the 16th over.

The right arm pacer first removed Matthew Cross, Michael Leask, and Oliver Davidson on the second, third, and fourth deliveries of the over to bag a hat-trick.

He then closed out the over with Safyaan Sharif’s wicket to leave Scotland in disarray.

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Consequently, Scotland fell 35 runs short of the target, handing the 2016 champions a solid start to their campaign.

For West Indies, besides Shepherd, Jason Holder, who started the proceedings, took three wickets to his name and added his name to the bowling chart.

Earlier, after being put into bat first, West Indies racked up 182-5 in their 20 overs.

West Indies had a cautious start with 54 on the board without a wicket in 8.2 overs.

However, Scotland’s bowlers reaped high rewards for keeping it tight in the early overs. They got two wickets in quick succession to reduce West Indies for 58-2 in 9.2 overs.

Brandon King made a sluggish 35 off 30 balls, striking four boundaries and a six. On the other hand, Hope managed 19 from 22 with the help of two fours.

With two wickets, in came Shimron Hetmyer, who turned things around with his record-breaking 22-ball half-century. The left-hander smashed the fastest fifty for the West Indies in the World Cup and powered his side into a dominant position.

He eventually departed after scoring 64 off 36, smashing half a dozen sixes and two fours. At this stage, West Indies were in a commanding position with the score at 175-4 in 19 overs.

In the last two overs, Scotland bowled tight overs to hold things back with Brad Currie returning as the most successful bowler for them with two scalps to his name.

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T20 World Cup: Scotland win toss, bowl first against West Indies

KOLKATA: Scotland have won the toss and elected to bowl first against West Indies in the second match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled on Saturday at Eden Gardens.

SQUADS

Scotland: Richie Berrington (c), Tom Bruce, Matthew Cross, Bradley Currie, Oliver Davidson, Chris Greaves, Zainullah Ihsan, Michael Jones, Michael Leask, Finlay McCreath, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Safyaan Sharif, Mark Watt, Bradley Wheal.

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West Indies: Shai Hope (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd.

HEAD TO HEAD

West Indies and Scotland have faced each other only once in T20I cricket, with the latter emerging victorious in 2022.

Matches 1, Scotland 1, West Indies 0

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South Africa send T20 World Cup warning with West Indies drubbing

CENTURION: Quinton de Kock slammed a sublime century to power South Africa to a resounding seven-wicket win over the West Indies in the second T20I here at SuperSport Park on Thursday, sending a strong T20 World Cup warning.

South Africa chased down a daunting 222 with ease, losing three wickets in the process with 15 balls to spare.

With this victory, the Proteas sealed the three-match T20I series 2-0 with one match remaining and sent an early warning to the opposition ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026.

Quinton de Kock starred with the bat, scoring a sublime 115 from 49 deliveries. His scintillating knock featured 10 towering sixes and half a dozen fours.

On the contrary, Ryan Rickelton supported him well, remaining unbeaten on 77 from just 36 balls, including three sixes and fours.

After losing skipper Aiden Markram only in the second over, De Kock was joined by Rickelton, both making a mockery of the chase with brisk batting.

The duo put on a show with a 162-run partnership from 72 deliveries, which made the contest a one-sided affair.

For West Indies, Akeal Hosein took two wickets, while Matthew Forde also managed to take one.

Earlier, Shimron Hetmyer and Sherfane Rutherford’s brisk half-centuries powered West Indies to a mammoth total

Put into bat first, West Indies piled up 221-4 at the end of 20 overs.

After losing Shai Hope (4) in the second over, Shimron Hetmyer joined Brandon King at the crease, forging a 127-run partnership to put their side in a dominant position.

The pair brought the team’s total to 133 in 11.1 overs as both batters took South Africa bowlers to the cleaners.

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Kagiso Rabada provided a much-needed breakthrough by dismissing the form of King, who fell one shy of his half-century. The right-hander hit five fours and three sixes in his knock.

South Africa made a comeback with a few quick wickets, including Hetmyer, who remained the West Indies top-scorer.

The left-hander’s quick-fire 75 from 42 was laced with three sixes and eight fours.

After his departure, Sherfane Rutherford took charge of the innings, smashing four sixes and five fours on his way to 57 from 24 balls.

For South Africa, Keshav Maharaj remained the pick of the bowlers, scalping two wickets while giving away only 22 in his quota of four overs.

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U19 World Cup: Australia edge West Indies to seal semi-final berth

HARARE: Skipper Oliver Peake led from the front with a sublime century, ably backed by Charles Lachmund’s clincial bowling helped Australia seal a narrow win over West Indies in the Super Sixes of the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup 2026 here at the Harare Sports Club on Wednesday.

Set daunting 315, West Indies fell short by 22 runs despite a spirited batting effort.

With this win, Australia marched in the semi-final of the U19 World Cup.

West Indies opening pair laid a solid foundation with a 88 run stand in 11.3 overs.

Zachary Carter and Jewel Andrew capitalized on strong start, adding 35 for the second partnership, bringing the score to 123 in 15.1 overs.

Carter’s brisk 64 off 42 included four sixes and seven boundaries, keeping the run rate healthy.

Despite the wickets, West Indies cruised on as skipper Joshua Dorne and Jewel Andrew held the innings together with a 48 run partnership.

The scorecard read when 171 in 26.1 overs when Jewel Andrew was cleaned bowled. The left-hander made 44 from 38 with the aid of six boundaries and two sixes.

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With West Indies going well in pursuit of the target till the 40th over, Australian bowlers struck twice to take the control of the proceedings.

The well set batters Joshua Dorne (62 from 97) and Kunal Tilokani (35 off 42) were sent back in a span of two overs.

As a result, West Indies were reduced to 246-5 with their lower order facing an uphill task to climb.

In the last overs, Australia held on their nerve and limited West Indies batters to go big which resulted in their victory.

For Australia, Charles Lachmund topped the wicket column with four scalps to his name. Hayden Schiller and Aryan Sharma picked up two each.

Earlier, put into bat first, Australia racked up 3`14-7 at the end of their 50 overs.

The highlight of the Australian inning was the 85 run stand between skipper Oliver Peake’s and Alex Lee Young for the third wicket.

Peake scored a scintillating 109 from 117 with the aid of nine fours and six whereas Lee Young struck two sixes and four boundaries.

For West Indies, R’Jai Gittens and Jakeem Pollard claimed a brace each.

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Markram stars as South Africa humble West Indies in T20I series opener

PAARL: Aiden Markram’s 86* from 47 balls and George Linde’s clinical three-wicket haul sealed a commanding nine-wicket victory for South Africa over West Indies in the opening T20I fixture of the three-match series here at the Boland Park.

South Africa chased down 174 run target with ease, losing only one wicket with 13 balls to spare.

Lhuan-dre Pretorius and skipper Aiden Markram made light work of the chase with a 83 run opening stand in 7.5 overs.

Pretorius eye catching 44 from 28 balls featured half a dozen boundaries and a maximum.

After losing a wicket, Markram and Ryan Rickelton guided South Africa in the chase, forging an unbeaten 93* stand that took them over the line.

The skipper struck three sixes and nine fours in his 86 from 47, whereas Ryan Rickelton made 40 off 32 with the help of two sixes and a boundary.

For West Indies, Roston Chase remained the solitary wicket taker.

Earlier, Shimron Hetmyer’s brisk half-century powered West Indies to a strong total

Put into bat first, West Indies racked up 173-7 at the end of their allotted 20 overs.

Brandon King and Johnson Charles provided the visitors a rapid start, adding 39 in first 3.5 overs.

However, once Keshav Maharaj was introduced into the attack, things slowed down for West Indies.

The ace left-arm spinner provided South Africa with the first breakthrough, castling Charles for 13. He then followed it up by dismissing Sherfane Rutherford.

Meanwhile, King, who was looking good, also sent back to leave his side in a mess. The right-hander made 27 off 17, striking five fours and a six.

As a result, West Indies were reduced to 50-3 in 5.4 overs.

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After a vivid start from South Africa bowlers, they held back the West Indies batters till the halfway stage of the game.

At one stage, West Indies were 95-5 in 11.1 overs before Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell steadied the innings with a 74-run stand.

The pair brought the total to 169 in 19.2 overs, with Hetmyer caught on the boundary rope, thanks to an excellent catch from Dewald Breivis.

The soutpaw tonked three sixes and four boundaries in his 48 from 32 balls.

Meanwhile, Powell remained unbeaten on 29 from 25, striking a six and two fours.

For South Africa, George Linde starred with a three-wicket haul while Corbin Bosch and Keshav Maharaj took a brace.

Playing XIs

South Africa: 1 Aiden Markram (capt), 2 Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 3 Ryan Rickelton (wk), 4 Dewald Brevis, 5 Rubin Hermann, 6 Jason Smith, 7 George Linde, 8 Corbin Bosch, 9 Kagiso Rabada, 10 Keshav Maharaj, 11 Kwena Maphaka

West Indies: 1 Brandon King, 2 Roston Chase (capt), 3 Johnson Charles (wk), 4 Shimron Hetmyer, 5 Rovman Powell, 6 Sherfane Rutherford, 7 Romario Shepherd, 8 Jason Holder, 9 Matthew Forde, 10 Jayden Seales, 11 Akeal Hosein

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West Indies reveal T20 World Cup 2026 squad

ANTIGUA: Cricket West Indies have named a strong 15 member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, slated to begin on 7 February across Sri Lanka and India.

Shai Hope, who missed out on Afghanistan series due to SA20, will lead the 2016 and 2012 edition winners in the mega event with plenty of names to look out for.

With 11 players from the previous edition in 2024, the squad carries considerable depth.

The batting lineup will be bolstered by Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, Johnson Charles and Shai Hope whereas the all-round department features former captain Jason Holder and Sherfane Rutherford.

Shamar Joseph will lead the bowling attack alongside Jayden Seales and Quentin Sampson. Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie will provide support to the fast bowlers with their spin bowling.

Among the notable exclusions are opener Evin Lewis and pacer Alzarri Joseph who were unable to recover from their injuries.

Ahead of the T20 World Cup, West Indies will play five T20Is against South Africa, which will begin tomorrow at Paarl.

It is worth mentioning that West Indies second string side suffered a 2-1 defeat in their recent T20I series against Afghanistan, which was held in the UAE, while most of their experienced players were engaged in SA20.

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West Indies are slotted in Group C alongside England, Nepal, Scotland and Italy.

They will begin their campaign on 7 February against Scotland at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Their second match will be against England on 11 Feb at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

The West Indies will play their last matches against Nepal and Italy on 15 and 19 Feb at Eden Gardens and Wankhede Stadium respectively.

West Indies squad

Shai Hope (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd

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U19 World Cup: West Indies, Ireland seal Super Six spot

WINDHOEK: West Indies defeated South Africa by 55 runs while Ireland secured a four-run victory over Japan to book their place in the Super Stage of the ICC U19 World Cup 2026.

West Indies set South Africa 235 to chase in 50 overs, thanks to Zachary Carter sublime century.

After losing Tanez Francis in sixth over, Zachary Carter and Joshua Dorne added 82 runs for the second wicket partnership.

The pair brought the total to 115 in 22.3 overs before three quick wickets halted their progress.

Skipper Dorne scored 20 from 49 while Shamar Apple and Jewel Andrew were sent back for ducks.

As a result, West Indies were reduced to 115-4 at the end of 23 overs.

Despite the wickets tumbling, Carter cruised along and went on to score 114 from 104 balls with the aid of eight sixes and same number of boundaries.

His wicket in the 36th over sparked another collapse as the whole team was bundled out for 234 in 47.5 overs.

For South Africa, JJ Basson starred with the ball as he picked up a five wicket haul.

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In reply, South Africa batting lineup faltered and the whole team was bowled for 179 in 37.4 overs.

Shaquan Belle started the proceeding as he tormented the Proteas top-order.

Adnaan Lagadien was the first one to go after scoring 10 followed by Muhammed Bulbulia’s and Jorich Van Schalkwyk wicket in the eight and ninth over respectively.

South Africa batting lineup could not got going with West Indies bowlers taking wickets at regular intervals.

Jason Rowles remained the top scorer with 46 from 40 balls, striking two sixes and four boundaries.

For West Indies, Shaquan Belle wreaked havoc with the ball, picking up six wickets in his quota of 10 overs while giving away 40.

In Group A fixture, Ireland defeated Japan by four wickets, advancing to the Super Six stage of the tournament.

Ireland chased down 248 run target in 48 overs, losing four wickets in the process.

Freddie Ogilby starred with the bat for Ireland, scoring 73 from 76 balls, hitting four boundaries and two sixes.

Sebastian Dijkstra was the other notable contributor, scoring an unbeaten 55 from 61 deliveries with the help of six and four boundaries to get his team over the line.

Earlier, after opting to bat first Japan put 247-9 in their 50 overs.

Charlie Hara-Hinze top scored for them with, making 57 off 70 deliveries with the help of a six and four boundaries.

For Ireland, Adam Leckey and Oliver Riley shared six wickets between them.

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West Indies umpire Chris Taylor to officiate President’s Trophy matches

KARACHI: West Indies umpire Christopher Mark Taylor is set to officiate three matches of the President’s Trophy Grade- I as part of the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Umpire Exchange Programme, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced today.

Taylor will officiate the Ghani Glass vs Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) fixture set to start on Wednesday, 21 January at the National Bank Stadium.

“The Ghani Glass v Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) game at the National Bank Stadium beginning on Wednesday, 21 January will be Taylor’s first game in the tournament,” the board said in a press release.

“He will also be the field umpire in Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) v SNGPL fixture at the KCCA Stadium starting 27 January, and Sahir Associates v Pakistan Television (PTV) game at the National Bank Stadium, scheduled to start on 2 February,” it added.

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Overall, Chris Taylor has officiated in five women’s one-day and three T20Is besides his 41 first-class, 56 List-A, and 53 T20s experience.

Taylor last served as an umpire in the West Indies domestic 50-over competition in November 2025.

It is worth noting that the fourth round of the tournament resumes on Wednesday, with WAPDA squaring off against OGDCL at the KCCA Stadium. Meanwhile, in another fixture, Ghani Glass will face SNGPL at the National Bank Stadium.

While Sahir Associates will face State Bank of Pakistan at the State Bank Stadium, defending champions PTV will take on KPL at the UBL Sports Complex.

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Dominant Afghanistan crush West Indies in U19 World Cup

WINDHOEK: All-round Afghanistan sealed a comprehensive 138-run victory over the West Indies in the 11th match of the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup here at the High Performance Oval on Sunday.

Set 262: West Indies batting lineup folded for 124 in 33.2 overs.

Afghanistan bowlers applied pressure from the onset, with spinner Wahidullah Zadran cutting through the top-order.

At the end of the five overs West Indies were 21-3 with Jewel Andrew and skipper Joshua Dorne at the crease.

The pair stabilized the innings with a 30-run partnership, bringing the total to over 50 run mark.

However, Apple’s dismissal sparked another collapse that West Indies could not recover from.

Jewel Andrew was the silver lining for West Indies, top scoring with 56 from 70 balls with the aid of four boundaries and three sixes.

For Afghanistan, Nooristani Omarzai starred with the ball, picking up four wickets while Wahidullah Zadran and Khatir Stanikzai shared six wickets between them.

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Earlier, after opting to bat first, Afghanistan put up 262-6 at the end of their 50 overs.

Osman Sadat and Mahboob Khan starred with the bat, both scoring vital 88 and 86 runs respectively.

The pair was involved in a 77-run stand for the fourth wicket partnership that drived Afghanistan’s innings.

For West Indies, Jakeem Pollard picked up three wickets.

In the 10th fixture, England romped to an eight-wicket win over the hosts, Zimbabwe.

Set mere 209, England chased down the target with ease in 28 overs, losing only two wickets in the process.

Skipper Thomas Rew and Ben Mayes starred with the bat. Rew made 86* from 66, striking four boundaries and seven fours. While Mayes remained unbeaten on 77 from 72, hitting four sixes and three boundaries.

For Zimbabwe, Shelton Mazvitorera scalped two wickets apiece.

Put into bat first, Zimbabwe only mustered 208-9 at the end of their innings as Skipper Simbarashe Mudzengerere top-scored for them with 45* off 63 balls.

For England, Manny Lumsden took four wickets, whereas Farhan Ahmed and Ralphie Albert shared four wickets between them.

Meanwhile, the Group B fixture between the USA and New Zealand was washed out due to rain.

USA managed to score 253-9 in their allotted 50 overs, thanks to a sublime century from Nitish Sudini.

Sudini made an unbeaten 117* from 133 balls, coming out to bat at No 07 position.

In reply, New Zealand made 12 in one over before rain arrived and halted the proceedings.

Later, the match was called off due to weather conditions, with no further play possible.

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