Kolkata, Feb. 7 -- Scotland spinner Mark Watt expressed confidence ahead of the team's ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign opener against West Indies on Saturday. Mark Watt, in an interview to ESPNcricinfo, also noted that Scotland's job is to defeat Test-playing nations at the T20 WC.

Speaking ahead of the West Indies match, Scotland's Mark Watt said Scotland are confident of beating West Indies again, citing recent wins and the team's strong belief in their place at the tournament. He added that Scotland have a history of causing upsets and expect opponents to take them seriously.

Notably, Scotland emerged victorious in both of their most recent encounters with West Indies, defeating them in a T20I in Hobart during the 2022 T20 Worl...