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IND vs WI 5th T20 Washed Out Due to Rain in Bengaluru, Series Ends 2-2
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News18•17-10-2026, 22:41
IND vs WI 5th T20 Washed Out Due to Rain in Bengaluru, Series Ends 2-2
- •The 5th and series-deciding T20 match between India and West Indies at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru was called off due to persistent rain.
- •The match was initially reduced to 9 overs per side, but heavy rain during the 7.4th over forced the match to be completely abandoned.
- •Batting first, Team India scored 118 runs for 5 wickets in 7.4 overs, with Ishan Kishan scoring 30 and Naman Dhir remaining unbeaten on 24.
- •Since West Indies did not get a chance to bat, the match was declared a no result, ending the 5-match series in a 2-2 draw with both teams sharing the trophy.
- •Veteran fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar returned to India's T20 playing XI after a gap of 4 years, replacing the injured Arshdeep Singh.
Key Questions Answered
The 5th and series-deciding T20 match in Bengaluru was called off due to persistent rain and declared a 'No Result', leaving the 5-match series tied at 2-2 with both teams sharing the trophy.
The match was initially reduced to 9 overs per innings due to a delayed start from evening rain, but heavy rain during the 7.4th over forced the match to be completely abandoned.
Veteran fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar returned to the Indian playing XI after a long gap of 4 years, replacing the injured Arshdeep Singh, though rain denied him a full impact.
