Series Ends Level as Rain Washes Out Decider in Bengaluru

BENGALURU, India — A thrilling Twenty20 International series between India and West Indies ended in a 2–2 draw after heavy rain forced a no-result in the fifth and final match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Persistent rain delayed the start by nearly two hours, eventually reducing the contest to a nine-overs-per-side affair after West Indies won the toss and elected to field.

Despite the shortened format, India’s batsmen came out firing, posting 118–5 in 7.4 overs before the weather intervened permanently. Ishan Kishan set the early tone with a blistering 30 off just 10 balls, featuring three fours and two sixes. Shreyas Iyer chipped in with 22 off 14 deliveries, while Naman Dhir provided a late surge, smashing an unbeaten 24 off only six balls with three maximums.

With the covers back on, play was officially called off at 10:21 p.m. — the absolute latest cutoff time that would have allowed the West Indies a minimum five-over run chase. Keemo Paul was the pick of the Caribbean bowlers, picking up key wickets.

Series at a Glance
1st T20I (Lucknow): India won by 8 wickets

2nd T20I (Ranchi): West Indies won by 6 wickets

3rd T20I (Indore): India won by 14 runs

4th T20I (Hyderabad): West Indies won by 24 runs

5th T20I (Bengaluru): No result (Rain) — Series drawn 2–2

(Note: India earlier secured the preceding three-match One-Day International series 2–1.)

Standout Performances
West Indies captain Shai Hope was named Player of the Series following a stellar campaign that included two brilliant centuries.

What’s Next
India travels to New Zealand for a comprehensive multi-format tour consisting of five T20Is, five ODIs, and two Test matches, with the T20 series opening in Christchurch on October 22.

West Indies heads to Bangladesh to contest a two-Test series, commencing on October 28 in Dhaka.