Royal Challengers Bangalore all-rounder Romario Shepherd delivered a historic performance in the T20 World Cup, claiming a sensational hat-trick to lead the West Indies to a dominant victory over Scotland. Shepherd finished with career-best figures of 5/20 in just three overs, effectively dismantling the opposition's batting lineup and securing a 35-run win for his side.
Shepherd's clinical display of pace and precision is a major boost for RCB fans ahead of the IPL 2026 season. The all-rounder, who shared a dressing room with several IPL stars last year, has proven to be in peak form. His ability to provide crucial breakthroughs in the middle overs will be a key asset for the Bengaluru franchise as they look to build on their recent championship success.
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“The Windies scored 182/5 on the back of Shimron Hetmyer's 36-ball 64... Romario Shepherd bagging a hat-trick. He finished with career-best figures of 5/20 in three overs.”
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Shimron Hetmyer's explosive 64 and Romario Shepherd's five-wicket haul, including a hat-trick, powered the West Indies to a commanding victory, setting a celebratory tone for their campaign.
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Bethell, who also was making his T20 World Cup, scored 65 runs in 35 balls, which included four fours and as many sixes.

“The Windies scored 182/5 on the back of Shimron Hetmyer's 36-ball 64... Romario Shepherd bagging a hat-trick. He finished with career-best figures of 5/20 in three overs.”