Bengaluru, 18 Oct (Sports Desk)
India vs West Indies, 5th T20I 2026: Match Abandoned
The fifth and final T20I between India and the West Indies at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru ended without a result. India had reached 118/5 in 7.4 overs when the match was abandoned. West Indies batter Shai Hope was named Player of the Series.
Date: 17 October 2026
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Result: Match abandoned due to rain
Series result: India 2–2 West Indies
India and West Indies shared the honours in the five-match T20I series after persistent rain washed out the final encounter. The match was reduced to nine overs per side following a lengthy weather delay, but India’s innings was interrupted again before West Indies could begin their chase.
India’s explosive batting
India made a flying start despite losing wickets at regular intervals. Ishan Kishan led the charge with an aggressive innings, while Naman Dhir provided a late burst of power.
| Indian batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Ishan Kishan | 30 | 10 |
| Naman Dhir | 24* | 6 |
| Shreyas Iyer | 22 | 14 |
| Sanju Samson | 16 | 7 |
| Tilak Varma | 7 | 6 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 6 | 4 |
Ishan Kishan struck three fours and two sixes, scoring at a strike rate of 300. Naman Dhir then smashed three sixes and a four in his unbeaten six-ball knock of 24, helping India reach 118/5 in 7.4 overs.
West Indies bowling
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Keemo Paul: 2 wickets for 34 runs.
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Shamar Springer: 2 wickets for 17 runs.
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Shamar Joseph: Took the wicket of Ishan Kishan.
West Indies kept taking wickets, but India maintained a high scoring rate in the shortened contest.
Why was the match abandoned?
West Indies captain Shai Hope won the toss and chose to bowl. After rain delayed the start by more than two hours, officials scheduled a nine-over contest for each team. India reached 118/5 in 7.4 overs before rain returned and prevented further play. West Indies never got the opportunity to bat.
Shai Hope named Player of the Series
Shai Hope
Hope was recognised for his outstanding batting throughout the series. He scored 261 runs in four innings at an average of 130.5, including two centuries in the T20I series. His unbeaten 102 in the fourth match helped West Indies level the series before the rain-affected decider.
Final series result
India won the first and third T20Is, while West Indies won the second and fourth. The abandoned fifth match left the series tied 2–2, ending a competitive contest without an outright series
