Home » Romario Shepherd’s Historic Hat-Trick Destroys Scotland
Written By: Ben Crawley
Published: February 7, 2026

Romario Shepherd took a hat-trick against Scotland in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Romario Shepherd turned the game around in a single over against Scotland. He bowled the 17th over and delivered a masterclass in pace bowling. Scotland was fighting hard until Shepherd stepped up to the crease.

The drama began on the second ball of the over. Shepherd removed Matthew Cross with the score at 133. The dismissal broke the momentum of the Scottish innings. The fans cheered as the set batter left the field.

Romario Shepherd's Historic Hat-Trick Destroys Scotland
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Shepherd did not stop there. On the very next delivery, he struck again. He dismissed Michael Leask for another wicket at the same score of 133. The pressure on the batting side became heavy. The stadium grew loud as everyone realized a hat-trick was possible.

The fourth ball of the over made history. Shepherd ran in with great speed and focus. He dismissed Oliver Davidson to complete the hat-trick. Scotland lost three wickets for zero runs in just three balls. The score remained stuck at 133 as the middle order collapsed.

This incredible feat happened between the 16.2 and 16.4 marks of the match. Shepherd showed amazing control and calm under pressure. His three wickets in a row effectively ended Scotland’s hopes for a big total. It was a rare and special moment that changed the result of the game. Fans will talk about this over for a long time.

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