RR star takes stunning one-handed catch to dismiss George Munsey in WI vs SCO 2026 T20 World Cup [Watch]

Shimron Hetmyer, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) star, showcased his exceptional fielding skills by taking a stunning catch to dismiss Scotland’s George Munsey in the 2026 T20 World Cup match between the West Indies and Scotland at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday, February 7. Munsey was sent back to the pavilion for 19 runs off 15 deliveries in the fifth over of Scotland’s run chase. The catch came off a short delivery from Shamar Joseph, which Munsey tried to play towards deep backward square leg. Hetmyer dived to his right and completed a one-handed catch, leading to a jubilant celebration among the West Indies players.

The official Star Sports Twitter account shared the video of the catch with the caption: “You CANNOT do that, Shimron Hetmyer!” The West Indies team’s celebration after the catch reflected the significance of the moment.

Earlier in the match, Hetmyer had also made a significant contribution with the bat, scoring a quickfire 64 runs off 36 balls at a strike rate of 177.78. His innings included six sixes and two fours, setting the stage for West Indies’ total of 182/5 in their allotted 20 overs.

In response, Scotland struggled to chase down the target and were bowled out for 147 in 18.5 overs. Romario Shepherd played a crucial role in the victory for West Indies, finishing with impressive figures of 5/20 with the ball. Captain Richie Berrington top-scored for Scotland with 42 runs off 24 balls, but it was not enough to secure a win.

With this victory, West Indies started their T20 World Cup campaign on a positive note. They will now face England in their next group-stage match in Mumbai on Wednesday, February 11. On the other hand, Scotland will take on Italy in their next game in Kolkata on Monday, February 9.

The match between West Indies and Scotland showcased a mix of powerful batting performances from Hetmyer and solid bowling display from Shepherd, highlighting the team’s potential in the tournament. Cricket fans can expect more exciting matches as the T20 World Cup progresses.

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