IND vs WI 5th T20I: Series Decider in Bengaluru Today

India and West Indies meet in the 5th T20I in Bengaluru today, and there is everything to play for. The five-match series is level at 2-2, so tonight's game is a straight decider: winner takes the series.

India vs West Indies 5th T20I Bengaluru series decider

When and where is the IND vs WI 5th T20I?

The 5th T20I is on Saturday, 17 October 2026 in Bengaluru. It is the last match of West Indies' tour of India, which started with a three-match ODI series before the T20Is.

How has the T20I series gone so far?

The series has swung back and forth all week:

  • 1st T20I, Lucknow: India won by 8 wickets (32 balls remaining)
  • 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

Neither side has managed two wins in a row, which is why fans are calling tonight's game one of the most evenly poised deciders of the season.

What happened in the 4th T20I?

West Indies kept the series alive in Hyderabad with a 24-run win. That result set up today's decider in Bengaluru, a ground known for high scores and a short boundary square of the wicket.

Where can you follow the match live?

The official match centre is on BCCI.tv, and the full scorecard is on Cricinfo. Check your TV or streaming provider for live broadcast in your region.

FAQ

Is the IND vs WI T20I series level?

Yes. After four matches the series is 2-2, so the 5th T20I in Bengaluru decides the winner.

Who won the ODI series?

India took the first two ODIs (Thiruvananthapuram and Guwahati) by 8 wickets each, and West Indies won the third ODI in New Chandigarh by 5 wickets.

Where can I see the playing XI?

The confirmed playing XIs are posted on the BCCI match centre and the Cricinfo match page at the toss.

Last verified: 17 October 2026. Match details from BCCI and Cricinfo.

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