Kolkata/IBNS, Feb. 7 -- Shimron Hetmyer's late arrival in Kolkata due to a visa issue left no imprint on his performance as the Guyanese cricketer smashed a ruthless half-century and pulled off an athletic catch to power West Indies to a winning start in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

A late entrant into the marquee event following Bangladesh's shock exit, Scotland fought hard in the chase, led by skipper Richie Berrington's brisk 42 off 24 balls (3 fours, 2 sixes). However, a timely intervention by Jason Holder, who removed the dangerous Berrington, ensured there would be no upset on the opening day of the mega event.

After the Berrington scare was allayed, Romario Shepherd accelerated the Scottish collapse, picking up a sensational...