West Indies tour of India, 2026: West Indies tour of India, 2026 kicks off with a highly anticipated clash at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. In a blockbuster opener for both teams, India will face co-hosts West Indies at 07:00 PM (IST) - 01:30 PM (GMT) Saturday, 17th October 2026. As the cricketing world turns its eyes to this thrilling encounter, we break down the teams, conditions, and key players to predict who will emerge victorious.
IND vs WI (India vs West Indies) Match Details
| Match | IND vs WI 5th T20 |
| League | West Indies tour of India, 2026 |
| Date | Saturday, 17th October 2026 |
| Time | 07:00 PM (IST) - 01:30 PM (GMT) |
| Match Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India |
India vs West Indies 5th T20, Previews
In the fourth T20I, the West Indies put up an impressive batting display, posting a total of 247/3 in their 20 overs. Captain Shai Hope remained unbeaten on 102 off 50 balls—an innings that featured four fours and nine sixes. Sherfane Rutherford also stayed unbeaten, contributing 49 runs off 26 balls. Additionally, Shimron Hetmyer provided a late flourish, scoring 33 runs off just 12 deliveries. India attempted to fight back with aggressive batting, but the entire team was bowled out for 223 in 19.3 overs. Sanju Samson reached his half-century in just 20 balls, but Keemo Paul turned the match in the West Indies' favor with a brilliant bowling spell, taking 5 wickets for 41 runs. Gudakesh Motie also claimed two crucial wickets, helping the West Indies level the series.
Who will win today 5th T20 Match between India vs West Indies?
Aaj ka WI vs IND match kon jeetega: India will have the home-ground advantage at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, but the West Indies have shown that they can challenge the hosts with their aggressive batting. The series is currently level at 2-2.
If there are no rain interruptions, India is likely to win. The home-ground advantage and depth in their batting lineup give India a slight edge, though the West Indies could also pose a tough challenge.
Why might India win today?
- Home advantage: India will receive strong support from the crowd at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
- Batting strength: Sanju Samson and India’s top-order batters have the potential to put pressure on the West Indies bowling attack.
- Key player: Sanju Samson’s aggressive batting could prove crucial.
- Biggest challenge: West Indies captain Shai Hope is in excellent form; he even scored a century in the previous match.
IND vs WI 5th T20I Winning Probability
- India: 67% chance of winning
- West Indies: 33% chance of winning
IND vs WI T20 Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played- 35
- Won by IND- 22
- Won by WI- 12
- No Result- 1
- Draw- 0
IND vs WI Pitch Report
Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is traditionally considered a batter-friendly venue, characterized by relatively short boundaries and a fast outfield. Batters can score runs quickly here, making it an exciting ground for T20 cricket.
In the 5th T20I between India and the West Indies, the key factors to watch will be: how much assistance the fast bowlers receive early on, how the pitch behaves under the floodlights, and whether the presence of dew makes bowling difficult during the second innings.
IND vs WI 5th T20 Match Playing 11
India (IND) Possible Playing 11: 1. Abhishek Sharma, 2. Sanju Samson(WK), 3. Ishan Kishan(WK), 4. Shreyas Iyer(C), 5. Tilak Varma, 6. Naman Dhir, 7. Nitish Kumar Reddy, 8. Axar Patel, 9. Prince Yadav, 10. Mayank Yadav, 11. Bhuvneshwar Kumar
West Indies (WI) Possible Playing 11: 1. Shai Hope(WK)(C), 2. Jewel Andrew(WK), 3. Shimron Hetmyer, 4. Rovman Powell, 5. Sherfane Rutherford, 6. Romario Shepherd, 7. Roston Chase, 8. Keemo Paul, 9. Shamar Springer, 10. Gudakesh Motie, 11. Shamar Joseph
Dream11 Team for IND vs WI 5th T20I
Wicketkeepers
- Sanju Samson (IND)
- Ishan Kishan (IND)
- Shai Hope (West Indies)
Batters
- Abhishek Sharma (IND)
- Shreyas Iyer (IND)
- Tilak Varma (IND)
- Shimron Hetmyer (West Indies)
All-rounders
- Axar Patel (IND)
- Roston Chase (West Indies)
Bowlers
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar (IND)
- Gudakesh Motie (West Indies)
Dream11 Captain and Vice-Captain
- Captain (C): Sanju Samson
- Vice-Captain (VC): Abhishek Sharma
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