Scotland clinical against Windies as Cupsets continue

Scotland have produced the second upset of T20 World Cup, toppling two-time champions West Indies by 42 runs on the back of their spinners and some rock-solid outfield catching.

The Scots posted 5-160 after losing the toss in Hobart on Monday before tweakers Mark Watt (3-12 from four overs) and Michael Leask (2-15 from four overs) came to the fore.

The West Indies, who won the tournament in 2012 and 2016, couldn't get a partnership going, with the loss putting a dent in their chances of progressing to the next stage.

They were out for 118 in 18.3 overs with only four players reaching double digits.

Experienced allrounder Jason Holder top scored with 38 from 33 balls but ran out of assistance.

It is the second sizeable upset in as many days after minnows Namibia thrashed Sri Lanka by 55 runs in Geelong on Sunday.

Scotland grabbed several tricky outfield catches, while Watt picked up his three scalps bowling from well behind the crease.

The West Indies lost 7-26 from the sixth over to the 13th over.

Their evening was summed up when Akeal Hosein was run out in the 13th over for one despite Leask needing a second attempt to disturb the stumps.

Earlier, Scotland opener George Munsey anchored the innings with 66 not out from 53 balls.

The Scots got off to a flying start and were 0-54 after the powerplay thanks to Munsey, who scored six of his nine boundaries in the first six overs.

He whacked speedster Alzarri Joseph for three consecutive fours in the fourth over but struggled to regain his groove after a 45-minute rain delay in the sixth over.

Holder put the screws on with 2-14 after the rain but surprisingly bowled just the three of a maximum four overs.

Group B sides, West Indies, Scotland, Ireland and Zimbabwe, are fighting to qualify for the Super 12 stage of the tournament.

They play each other once, with the top two teams progressing to the next stage.