The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 as kicked into high gear at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata West India and Scotland They faced each other in an important match in Group C. In a game defined by Caribbean power and Scottish might, the highlight of the night was not a power six but a moment of pure defensive genius in the deep that stunned the Kolkata crowd.
Brandon McMullen makes a stunning catch to sack Shimron Hetmyer
The West Indies innings closed with a powerful strike Shimron Hetmyerwho looked certain to steer the Windies towards a 200-plus total. Entering the final stages of the innings, Hetmyer punished the Scotland attack with five boundaries and two big sixes to reach 64 off just 36 deliveries. However, the momentum changed dramatically on the last ball of the 19th over.
Safyan Sharif He took a high full toss which Hetmyer looked to send down the leg side. Although the connection was solid, there was not enough distance to clear the threads. Brandon McMullenHe displayed elite athleticism as he sprinted to the left, covering significant ground in seconds, positioned wide and long. When the ball appeared to be gone from him, McMullen dived to full length and caught the ball with his fingertips just above the grass.
The scrumhalf sent Hetmyer back to the pavilion at 175/4, halting West Indies’ charge at the death. Despite a short break to review the height of the full shot, replays confirmed that the ball had dropped significantly, confirming one of the best catches of the tournament so far. Thanks to this bounce, Scotland restricted West Indies to 182/5 in a competitive but chaseable target at the lightning-quick Eden Gardens.
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Long-on catch by McMullen as the dangerous Hetmyer inches away from the turf
Checked, cleaned and absolutely sensational! 💥
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Scotland struggle against Caribbean pace in early chase
Although McMullen’s heroics provided a morale boost, Scotland’s chase began under heavy pressure from West Indies’ renewed pace battery. Chasing a target of 183, Scotland needed a flying start but the Men in Maroon had other plans, using the evening dew and bounce to stifle the openers.
The powerplay proved disastrous for the Scots as they slumped to 38/3 in the first six overs. Jason Holder struck early, eliminated Michael Jones caught by only 1, Shefane Rutherford. The hero of the first strike, Brandon McMullentried to replicate his energy with the bat, hitting a four and a six during a brief 14-run cameo, but his stumps were rattled by a thunderous delivery. Romario Shepherd at 5.
When did the fall last? George Munsey Resisting (19), everyone came back at pace Shamar YusifRocking Scotland. Scotland sat at a dangerous 37/3 when the drinks break reached 5.4 overs. When the required run rate rises above 10.5 runs per over and with a Win Probability of more than 90% favoring West Indies, Captain Richie Berrington and Tom Bruce Scotland face a formidable task to keep their World Cup dreams alive in Kolkata.
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