India and West Indies draw T20I series after rain halts final match

India and West Indies saw their series‑deciding showdown cancelled by persistent rain at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, 17 October. The five‑match T20I series had been locked 2‑2, leaving both sides on the brink of claiming the title, but the weather intervened.

After multiple delays, the match was reduced to a nine‑over affair per side. West Indies captain Shai Hope won the toss and chose to bowl first, aiming to restrict India’s innings. The hosts responded with an attacking display, yet another heavy downpour cut the game short before the visitors could bat.

Ishan Kishan and Naman Dhir power India to a rapid start

India maximised their limited overs, hitting out from the first ball. Ishan Kishan led the assault, compiling a blistering 30 runs from just ten deliveries, capitalising on the short boundaries. Naman Dhir continued the aggressive mindset, remaining unbeaten on 24 off only six balls and helping the team maintain a run‑rate above 15 per over. India were 118 for five after 7.4 overs before the rain returned.

Rain denies India and West Indies a series‑deciding finish

Persistent monsoon activity in Bengaluru ultimately decided the contest. Repeated interruptions left officials unable to resume play, consigning the decider to abandonment. The five‑match series therefore finished 2‑2, with each side claiming two victories and sharing the honours.

The overall series ledger shows a back‑and‑forth battle: India secured the first fixture in Lucknow by eight wickets, while West Indies struck back in Ranchi with a six‑wicket triumph. India re‑took the lead in Indore with a 14‑run win, only for West Indies, propelled by Shai Hope’s century, to level the series again in Hyderabad.

Both captains and fans lamented the weather‑induced conclusion, which prevented a decisive finish to what had been a high‑scoring contest. Nonetheless, the tour concluded with balanced accolades: India had previously claimed the three‑match ODI series 2‑1, leaving each side with one series win and the T20I honours shared.

Here’s how fans reacted:

The 5th T20I between India and West Indies has been called off, ending the thriller of a 5-match series level at 2-2. Shreyas Iyer and Shai Hope share the honors #TeamIndia #INDvWI pic.twitter.com/xS9Iv04FmD

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) October 17, 2026

Rain had the final say in Bengaluru as India and West Indies shared the honours in the five-game T20I series 2-2

: https://t.co/vIxeYePHFB

: @BCCI pic.twitter.com/rTIOgqbmZg

— ICC (@ICC) October 17, 2026

The final T20I has been called off due to rain.

The 5⃣-match #INDvWI series ends with a 2⃣-2⃣ scoreline

Scorecard #TeamIndia | @mflone_ pic.twitter.com/CO9H3IeRGk

— BCCI (@BCCI) October 17, 2026

Sad way to end a very entertaining series with inclement weather. “HOPE” you enjoyed it because he’s been brilliant. Shurfane outstanding. But I feel very pleased for Keemo Paul and especially Shamar Springer. I wish they keep him as a front runner in both white ball formats…

— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) October 17, 2026

INDIA AND WEST INDIES SHARE THE TROPHY. pic.twitter.com/ji8g8IrxP2

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 17, 2026

INDIA vs WEST INDIES SERIES ENDED 2-2

– End of a spectacular series for cricket fans. pic.twitter.com/tvhVQZgEbg

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 17, 2026

INDIA VS WEST INDIES 5TH T20I CALLED OFF DUE TO RAIN.

– The series is draw at 2-2.
hindi version

— Rakesh Sharma (@iamrkRakesh) October 17, 2026

INDIA Vs WEST INDIES T20I ENDED 2-2 (5)

– Shreyas Iyer & Shai Hope with Muthoot FinCorp T20I Trophy .!! pic.twitter.com/sP881K9kGi

— MANU (@IMManu_14) October 17, 2026

INDIA VS WEST INDIES 5TH T20I CALLED OFF DUE TO RAIN.

– The series is draw at 2-2.#INDvsWI pic.twitter.com/u8NYVTd04p

— Baba Tillu (@maitweethoon) October 17, 2026

– Lost 2-0 vs Ireland ( overseas )
– Lost 4-0 vs England ( overseas )
– Smashed useless Afghanistan team at home
– Tied series with minnows West indies

ONE & ONLY – SHREYAS IYER AS CAPTAIN OF INDIA IN 2026 pic.twitter.com/uqRSSGn92X

— ByesAndLies (@ByesAndLies) October 17, 2026

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