IND vs WI, 5th T20I: India and West Indies share the T20I series 2-2 after rain washes out the fifth matchScroll down to read the full story.
Published: October 17, 2026, 11:51 PM IST
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India vs West Indies 5th T20I abandonment due to rain (Image – IANS)
India and the West Indies shared the five-match T20 series 2-2 after the fifth and final match was called off due to rain on SaturdayIndia scored 118 runs for five wickets in 7.4 overs before rain stopped the gameThe match was being played with nine overs per side after a long delay.
Before the rain stopped play, Ishan Kishan and Naman Dhir scored quick runs for IndiaKishan made 30 runs off just 10 balls, while Dhir remained unbeaten on 24 runs off six ballsQuick batting helped India post a strong score in a brief time.
The match was delayed for several hours because of rain that started around 4 pmPlay finally began at 9.15 pm, with India batting firstAs the match was reduced to nine overs per team, the Indian batters looked to score as many runs as possible.
Abhishek Sharma started well by hitting a six off Keemo PaulHowever, Paul soon took his wicketSharma tried to play a flick but did not hit the ball wellShamar Joseph took the catch to give the West Indies their first wicket.
Ishan Kishan then started attacking the bowlersHe scored 24 runs in Romario Shepherd’s first over, hitting two sixes and two foursKishan played some powerful shots and put pressure on the West Indies bowlers.
Sanju Samson also played an attacking shot when he hit a six off Shamar Joseph over the point areaHowever, the West Indies soon took two important wicketsKishan tried to hit another big shot but was caught by Rovman PowellHe scored 30 runs off 10 balls.
Soon after, Shamar Springer bowled Samson and hit his off-stumpThis gave the West Indies another important wicket and helped them to slow down India’s scoring.
Captain Shreyas Iyer also tried to score quicklyHe hit some good shots but could not stay at the crease for longKeemo Paul dismissed him, with Joseph taking the catch in the deepIyer had earlier been dropped when he was on 18 runs.
India were 88 for four in the seventh over and needed more runs before the end of their inningsNaman Dhir then played a quick knock to help the team reach a good scoreHe hit Keemo Paul for two sixes and a four in the final overs.
Dhir remained unbeaten on 24 runs off just six ballsHis quick batting helped India reach 118 for five in 7.4 oversTilak Varma, however, found it difficult to score quickly.
Rain returned at 10.03 pm and stopped the match againThe West Indies needed to start their chase before 10.21 pm to play at least five oversHowever, the rain continued, and the match was called off at 10.18 pm.
With no further play possible, both teams shared the series 2-2West Indies gave India a tough fight and made the series interesting.
Shai, the West Indies captain Hope was the highest run-getter in the seriesHe scored 261 runs in four games with two centuriesHis strong batting helped the West Indies challenge India throughout the series.
