The 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup saw an electrifying start as the West Indies faced Scotland in a Group C match at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. West Indies, led by captain Shai Hope, set a formidable target of 182-5, thanks to a spectacular innings by Shimron Hetmyer. According to Geo Sport, Hetmyer played a 'blazing' knock, scoring 64 runs off just 36 balls, including six sixes and two fours, which turned the game on its head after a slow start. The Hindu highlighted that Hetmyer's innings was pivotal, as the team managed to score only 33 runs in the powerplay and 66 runs in the first 10 overs. However, the last 10 overs saw a dramatic acceleration, with West Indies adding 116 runs to their total, as reported by abplive.