India will go head-to-head with the West Indies in the fifth and final match of the five-game T20I series at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, October 17.
In the fourth T20I, West Indies put up a formidable total of 247/3 in their 20 overs after batting first, with Shai Hope leading the charge with an unbeaten 102, while Sherfane Rutherford contributed 49 runs. In reply, India fell short by 24 runs, managing 223 in 19.3 overs. Sanju Samson (56) and Tilak Varma (43) put up impressive performances with the bat, but their efforts ultimately went in vain.
IND vs WI, T20I Series 2026, Match 5, Match Details
Match: India vs West Indies, T20I Series 2026, Match 5
Time & Date: 7:00 PM IST, Saturday, October 17
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
IND vs WI, T20I Series 2026, Match 5 Pitch Report
The pitch at this venue is not expected to be a high-scoring one, although batters could find it relatively easier to score during the powerplay. A target of more than 180 runs could prove challenging for the side batting second.
IND vs WI, T20I Series 2026, Match 5 Probable XIs
India
Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav
West Indies
Shai Hope (c) (wk), Jewel Andrew, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, Keemo Paul, Shamar Springer, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph
IND vs WI, T20I Series 2026, Match 5 Winner Prediction
Match Winner: India
India won the opening T20I by eight wickets before West Indies bounced back with a six-wicket victory in the second game. India then secured a 14-run win in the third T20I, while West Indies levelled the series with a 24-run victory in the fourth match. With both sides displaying their strengths, another competitive contest is on the cards. However, India are expected to bounce back and secure a comfortable victory.
