The five-match T20I series between India and the West Indies comes to an end on Saturday, with both sides having a chance to win the bilateral assignment. It has been a campaign where runs have flown with ease, and the bowlers have had to bear the brunt of some vicious batting.

India suffered a defeat in Hyderabad, and the injury to Arshdeep Singh could mean that we could see some changes.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar could end his exile from international cricket and make his return to the ground where he made his debut and did wonders in the IPL.

West Indies have been taking on India not just with the bat and ball, but also with words. Shai Hope wouldn’t want the tour to end, considering the time he has been having in India with the bat. The 32-year-old has already scored four centuries on this tour and will want to finish off on a high.

Details of the IND vs WI Match

Match: India vs West Indies, 5th T20I

Date and Time: 17th October 2026, 7:00 PM IST

Venue: Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Broadcast and Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and JioStar App

Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report

In India, bowling first gives any side an advantage, but in Bengaluru, things can be a bit different, as the side batting first can get the early advantage of a fresh pitch and an electric fast outfield.

The pitch tends to get a bit slower and lower as the game goes on and will work in favour of the spinners, who can get drift off the wicket. Smaller boundary dimensions could lead to another high-scoring encounter.

IND vs WI Head-to-Head

Matches-35

India – 23

West Indies – 11

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IND vs WI: Playing XIs

India – Sanju SamsonAbhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (C), Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Prince Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mayank Yadav.

West Indies –Shai Hope (C), Kamil Pooran, Shimron HetmyerRovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Keemo Paul, Roston Chase, Shamar Springer, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie.

IND vs WI: Predicted best performers of the match

Best batter – Shai Hope

With 261 runs from four innings, including two centuries, theWest Indies skipper will be aiming to put in one last huge effort. Shai Hope has been tormenting the Indian bowlers with his impeccable stroke-play and ability to change gears at the drop of a hat.

Best bowler – Prince Yadav

Among all the Indian bowlers who have taken a beating at the hands of the opposition batters, it was only Prince Yadav who stood tall. The 24-year-old has been accurate with his line and length. It will be a batting surface in Bengaluru, but the pacer can get something off the wicket once the freshness wears off with his straight line and constant change of pace.

Who will win the IND vs WI 5th T20I match?

India and West Indies have exchanged blows to equal measure in this five-match T20I series. Going into the final encounter, both sides are on equal footing, but one assumes that India still hold the edge thanks to their explosive top order, which is waiting for a moment like this to showcase how dangerous they can be.