Romario Shepherd Creates History with T20 World Cup Hat-Trick
In a stunning display of fast bowling, West Indies all-rounder Romario Shepherd etched his name into the record books by becoming the first West Indian player to achieve a hat-trick in the T20 World Cup. This historic feat occurred during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Match No. 3 against Scotland at Kolkata's iconic Eden Gardens on Saturday.
Shepherd's Unforgettable Over
Shepherd's moment of glory came in the 17th over of Scotland's innings, where he delivered a masterclass in precision and power. He dismissed Matthew Cross, Michael Leask, and Oliver Davidson off three consecutive deliveries to complete his hat-trick. But he didn't stop there; Shepherd went on to claim a fourth wicket in the same over, removing Safyaan Sharif off the final ball. This remarkable performance resulted in a five-wicket haul for Shepherd, with figures of 5-for that played a pivotal role in the match.
Impact on the Match
Shepherd's heroics helped West Indies bundle out Scotland for a total of 147 runs. This contributed significantly to a 35-run victory for the West Indies in the Group C encounter. The win marked a strong start to their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, boosting team morale and setting a positive tone for the tournament ahead.
List of T20 World Cup Hat-Trick Achievers
With this achievement, Romario Shepherd joins an elite group of bowlers who have registered hat-tricks in the T20 World Cup. The full list includes:
- Brett Lee (Australia) vs Bangladesh in 2007
- Kagiso Rabada (South Africa) vs England in 2021
- Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka) vs South Africa in 2021
- Curtis Campher (Ireland) vs Netherlands in 2021
- Josh Little (Ireland) vs New Zealand in 2022
- Karthik Meiyappan (UAE) vs Sri Lanka in 2022
- Pat Cummins (Australia) vs Afghanistan in 2024
- Pat Cummins (Australia) vs Bangladesh in 2024
- Chris Jordan (England) vs USA in 2024
- Romario Shepherd (West Indies) vs Scotland in 2026
Shepherd's entry into this list highlights his growing stature in international cricket and adds a new chapter to West Indies' rich cricketing legacy.
