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IND vs WI Match Prediction & Analysis

India and West Indies will meet in the fifth and final T20I of the five-match series at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, on October 17, 2026. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST. The series is perfectly balanced at 2–2 making this a series decider.

India began with an emphatic eight-wicket victory in Lucknow before West Indies responded with a six-wicket win in Ranchi. India regained the advantage with a 14-run victory in Indore, but West Indies bounced back strongly in Hyderabad to win the fourth T20I by 24 runs and force a decider.

India have displayed tremendous batting firepower throughout the series but have struggled to consistently contain the West Indies batting lineup. The visitors, meanwhile, have been powered by the outstanding form of Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford, while their bowling attack delivered when it mattered in Hyderabad.

With the series trophy at stake and both teams having traded blows throughout an unpredictable contest, which side will handle the pressure and produce the decisive performance in Bengaluru?

RECENT PERFORMANCE

IND

L W L W W

IND

223/10 in 19.3 11.44

IND vs WI

West Indies beat India by 24 runs 14 Oct 2026

WI

247/3 in 20.0 12.35

IND

223/10 in 20.0 11.15

IND vs WI

India beat West Indies by 14 runs 11 Oct 2026

WI

209/7 in 20.0 10.45

IND

249/5 in 20.0 12.45

IND vs WI

West Indies beat India by 6 wickets 09 Oct 2026

WI

252/4 in 18.3 13.62

IND

172/2 in 14.4 11.73

IND vs WI

India beat West Indies by 8 wickets 06 Oct 2026

WI

171/10 in 19.1 8.92

PAK

192/6 in 20.0 9.6

AG

India beat Pakistan by 19 runs 03 Oct 2026

IND

211/6 in 20.0 10.55

WI

W L W L W

IND

223/10 in 19.3 11.44

IND vs WI

West Indies beat India by 24 runs 14 Oct 2026

WI

247/3 in 20.0 12.35

IND

223/10 in 20.0 11.15

IND vs WI

India beat West Indies by 14 runs 11 Oct 2026

WI

209/7 in 20.0 10.45

IND

249/5 in 20.0 12.45

IND vs WI

West Indies beat India by 6 wickets 09 Oct 2026

WI

252/4 in 18.3 13.62

IND

172/2 in 14.4 11.73

IND vs WI

India beat West Indies by 8 wickets 06 Oct 2026

WI

171/10 in 19.1 8.92

WI

170/5 in 19.4 8.64

WI vs SL 2026

West Indies beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets 15 Jun 2026

SL

169/10 in 20.0 8.45

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

India Preview

India enter the fifth T20I with the series level at 2–2 after an entertaining but inconsistent campaign against West Indies. They opened the series with an emphatic eight-wicket victory in Lucknow before losing the second T20I by six wickets. India responded with a 14-run win in Indore, but their defeat in Hyderabad means the Bengaluru encounter is now a winner-takes-all series decider.

In the previous encounter, India suffered a 24-run defeat in the fourth T20I after West Indies piled up 247/3. The hosts’ bowling struggled to contain the scoring, with Prince Yadav returning 1/36 and Axar Patel 1/45. Chasing 248, India remained competitive through Sanju Samson’s explosive 56 off 23 balls and Tilak Varma’s 43 off 25. However, regular wickets prevented them from sustaining the required scoring rate, and they were eventually dismissed for 223 in 19.3 overs.

Abhishek Sharma remains India’s standout batter, scoring 436 runs in his last 10 matches at a strike rate of 225.90. Ishan Kishan has accumulated 316 runs in his last 10 matches at a strike rate of 154.90. In this series specifically, Shreyas Iyer leads India’s run-scoring with 159 runs, followed by Sanju Samson with 152 and Abhishek with 139.

Axar Patel has been India’s leading bowler in recent form, taking 12 wickets in his last 10 matches, while Arshdeep Singh has claimed 10 in his last six, including five in this series. However, Arshdeep is doubtful for the decider after injuring his left shoulder in Hyderabad, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar added to the squad as cover.

India’s batting has consistently produced high scoring rates, but their bowling has struggled to contain West Indies. The decider could hinge on whether India can restrict the in-form Shai Hope and company. Despite home advantage, India face a West Indies side carrying significant momentum and will need a more complete performance to clinch the series.

Key Players: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

India Predicted Playing XI:

Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav.

West Indies Preview

West Indies enter the fifth T20I with the series level at 2–2 after producing two impressive victories against India. After losing the opener by eight wickets, they responded with a six-wicket victory in Ranchi and West Indies bounced back emphatically in Hyderabad, winning by 24 runs to force a series decider in Bengaluru.

West Indies produced their strongest performance of the series in the fourth T20I, posting 247/3 behind Shai Hope’s unbeaten 102 off 50 balls and Sherfane Rutherford’s 49* off 26. India started the chase strongly but Keemo Paul’s 5/41 and Gudakesh Motie’s 2/13 turned the contest, restricting the hosts to 223 and securing a 24-run victory.

Shai Hope leads West Indies with 261 runs in four innings this series, including two centuries, while Sherfane Rutherford has scored 221 runs at an average of 73.66. With the ball, Keemo Paul and Roston Chase have taken six wickets each, with Paul averaging 13.16 and coming off a match-winning five-wicket haul in Hyderabad.

With their current combination delivering a series-levelling victory, West Indies are unlikely to make major changes. Hope and Rutherford give them significant batting firepower, while Paul adds another wicket-taking threat. After successfully defending 247 in Hyderabad, West Indies enter the decider with strong momentum and confidence of securing the series.

Key Players: Shai Hope, Sherfane Rutherford, Keemo Paul, Roston Chase.

West Indies Predicted Playing XI:

Shai Hope (c & wk), Jewel Andrew, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Keemo Paul, Shamar Springer, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph.

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The weather at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, on October 17, 2026, is expected to be relatively pleasant, with cloudy conditions possible during the day. The temperature will range between a high of around 28°C and a low of 21°C. Bengaluru can experience showers during October, so some rain interruption cannot be ruled out. Overall, conditions should remain comfortable for the series-deciding T20I.

IND vs WI Pitch Report

The venue of the match is M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. It is one of India’s most prominent cricket venues. The pitch is traditionally excellent for batting, with good bounce and carry allowing batters to play their shots. Its relatively small boundaries also encourage aggressive stroke play, while fast bowlers can find some movement with the new ball. A first-innings score of around 190–210 runs should be competitive in this match.

Toss: To Bowl

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has historically favoured teams chasing in T20 cricket. Across 18 recorded T20 internationals at the venue, teams batting first have won seven matches, while teams bowling first have won nine. The ground’s short boundaries and generally good batting conditions make targets easier to assess, while dew can further favour the chasing side during night matches. The team winning the toss should bowl first here.