Kolkata, Feb. 7 -- The two-time champions, West Indies, begin their T20 World Cup campaign by registering a comprehensive 35-run win over Scotland at the Eden Gardens on Saturday.

Shimron Hetmyer's blistering 64, followed by a fantastic bowling performance from Romario Shepherd, who picked up a five-wicket haul including a hat-trick, helped the Windies to defend their 183-run target.

Hetmyer was named Player of the Match for his superb outing with the bat.

After being asked to bat first, a half-century stand from Brandon King (35 in 30 balls, with four boundaries and a six) and skipper Shai Hope (19) started off things for West Indies.

After the West Indies slid to 58/2, Shimron Hetmyer, along with Rovman Powell (24 in 14 balls, with ...