India and West Indies will meet in the fifth and final T20 International on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. With the five-match series level at 2-2, both teams have one final opportunity to secure the series.
India won the opening match in Lucknow and the third T20I in Indore. West Indies responded with victories in Ranchi and Hyderabad to force a decider. The visitors' 24-run win in the fourth match brought the series back to level terms and increased the pressure on the hosts.
India Look to Respond
India will aim to improve their bowling performance after conceding 247/3 in Hyderabad. Shai Hope scored an unbeaten 102, while Sherfane Rutherford provided late acceleration. India were eventually dismissed for 223, with Keemo Paul taking five wickets.
Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma will be important to India's batting plans. Captain Shreyas Iyer will also look for a more consistent contribution from the middle order.
India's bowling attack must find a way to contain West Indies' aggressive batters, particularly during the middle and death overs.
West Indies Aim to Complete the Comeback
West Indies will enter the decider with confidence after winning the last two matches. Captain Shai Hope has been a major contributor, while Sherfane Rutherford and the team's power hitters provide additional attacking options.
Keemo Paul's five-wicket performance in Hyderabad also highlighted the visitors' ability to apply pressure with the ball.
Match Details
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM IST
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Series: Level at 2-2
Live telecast: Star Sports Network
Live streaming: JioHotstar
Rain could affect the match in Bengaluru, making the weather an important factor to monitor before the start. India's Arshdeep Singh, who suffered a shoulder blow in the fourth T20I, is another player whose availability requires confirmation.
With the series on the line, both teams will be looking for a complete performance in the final match.
