Romario Shepherd Makes History: First West Indian to Claim T20 World Cup Hat-Trick, Grabs Four Wickets in a Single Over Against Scotland

West Indies All-Rounder Romario Shepherd Makes History with T20 World Cup Hat-Trick

In a stuing display of skill and precision, all-rounder Romario Shepherd etched his name in the aals of cricket history by becoming the first West Indies player to achieve a hat-trick in the T20 World Cup. The electrifying moment took place during the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Match No. 3 against Scotland at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Shepherd's remarkable feat unfolded in the 17th over of the match, where he dismissed Matthew Cross, Michael Leask, and Oliver Davidson off three consecutive deliveries to complete his hat-trick. The crowd erupted in cheers as he continued his incredible performance by taking another wicket, that of Safyaan Sharif, off the final delivery, securing a five-wicket haul.

With figures of 5-for, Shepherd played a pivotal role in bundling out Scotland for 147 runs, paving the way for West Indies to claim a decisive 35-run victory in the Group C encounter. This triumph marks a strong start for the West Indies team in the T20 World Cup 2026, setting the tone for their campaign ahead.

Shepherd now joins an illustrious list of players who have achieved hat-tricks in the T20 World Cup. The full list includes renowned names such as Brett Lee (Australia), Kagiso Rabada (South Africa), Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka), Curtis Campher (Ireland), Josh Little (Ireland), Karthik Meiyappan (UAE), Pat Cummins (Australia), and Chris Jordan (England), with Romario Shepherd proudly representing West Indies in this esteemed group.

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