WORLD NEWS VIEWIndia vs West Indies fifth T20I: Bengaluru set for series decider at 2–2
West Indies’ fourth-match win has turned the final fixture into a must-win contest for both teams.
Published 16 October 2026 (IST); sources checked 15–16 October 2026.
A 2–2 series heads to Bengaluru
India and West Indies enter the fifth T20 international with the series tied at two matches apiece. West Indies won the fourth game in Hyderabad by 24 runs, with Shai Hope making a century, setting up a deciding fixture at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
The stadium’s history, without predictions
The venue has previously produced memorable high-scoring games, including a contest in which Rohit Sharma struck his fifth T20 international century and India prevailed after two Super Overs. Those historical details are background, not a prediction that the upcoming match will follow the same pattern.
What will decide the fifth T20I
Selection combinations, weather, the toss and the condition of the pitch could all matter. This article is a preview before the fifth match; a result should not be added until the match actually finishes and is confirmed by scorecards.
Sources and verification
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