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Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Pitch Report, Weather Report for WI vs SCO- Match 2, T20 World Cup 2026



WI will take on SCO at Eden Gardens [Source: X]WI will take on SCO at Eden Gardens [Source: X]

Two-time champions West Indies will begin their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign on February 7, as they will lock horns with Scotland in their first group-stage match. Led by Shai Hope, the West Indies are placed in Group C and play their T20 World Cup opener at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. 

The West Indies blew hot and cold in the previous T20 World Cup, suffering a Super Eight exit from the tournament. Despite swatting aside the USA comfortably, the Men in Maroon failed to enter the knockouts following crushing defeats against England and South Africa. So, the West Indies will be eyeing a solid start as they aim for redemption in the tournament. 

Apart from captain Shai Hope, the likes of Shimron Hetmyer and Sherfane Rutherford will spearhead West Indies' power-packed batting order, also comprising Romario Shepherd and Roston Chase. Gudakesh Motie and Akeal Hosein will lead the Windies' spin attack, with Shepherd, Jayden Seales and Matthew Forde forming a formidable pace battery. 

On the other hand, Scotland will be looking to make the most of the opportunity they got following Bangladesh's ouster from the T20 World Cup. The experienced Richie Berrington will lead the pack, while George Munsey, Tom Bruce and Matthew Cross are expected to emerge as Scotland's go-to batters. 

Brad Currie, Mark Watt and Chris Greaves will be crucial for Scotland with the ball, while Brandon McMullen adds immense value to the team with his all-round prowess. As both teams are ready for the face-off, we explain how the pitch and weather of Eden Gardens, Kolkata, will influence the second T20 World Cup match. 

Eden Gardens Pitch Report for WI vs SCO- Match 2, T20 World Cup 2026

Criterion
Details
Matches played12
Won by the team batting first5
Won by the team bowling first7
NR/Tied0/0
Average score batting 1st153.67
Average score batting 2nd136.08
Average run rate7.67
% of wickets by pacers60
% of wickets by spinners40

The pitch at Eden Gardens in Kolkata generally offers excellent batting conditions. The outfield at Eden Gardens is lightning quick, and its even pace and bounce make it a cakewalk for the batters to play shots fearlessly. 

Considering the fast bowlers won't get significant lateral movement, expect the top-order batters to rule the roost in the first half of the match. However, since it's an afternoon game, spinners may get some turn as the ball gets older in the middle overs. 

But with dew settling in, the wicket will quicken and decisively favour the batters under lights. So, expect the chasing side to dominate in the T20 World Cup match between Scotland and the West Indies. 

Also, given that the team bowling first has won seven out of twelve T20Is here, the toss-winning side will likely opt to chase in this encounter. 

Kolkata Weather Report for IND vs USA- Match 3, T20 World Cup 2026

Criterion
Details
Temperature26°C in afternoon, 17°C in evening
WindNW 13 km/h in afternoon, ENE 7 km/h in evening
Probability of Precipitation0%
Cloud Cover0%

According to AccuWeather, the weather in Kolkata will remain clear during the T20 World Cup match between Scotland and the West Indies. The temperature in Kolkata may vary from 17-26 degrees Celsius, while the wind could blow at a gentle speed of 7-13 km/hr. But most importantly, there is no chance of rain, so, expect a full-fledged face-off between Scotland and the West Indies. 

Conclusion

A batting-friendly pitch and clear weather forecast set the tone for a cracking clash as Scotland get ready to take on the West Indies. Although the Windies are the clear favourites to win the contest, Scotland can't be underestimated, as they have surprised some higher-ranked teams in the T20 World Cup. All in all, a fascinating contest awaits cricket fans at the iconic Eden Gardens on the opening day of the mega event.