Toss in India vs West Indies 5th T20I 2026 Delayed Due to Rain
The toss for the India vs West Indies 5th T20 International, the series decider, has been delayed due to heavy rain at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on October 17, 2026.
The highly anticipated toss for the series-deciding fifth T20 International between India and West Indies at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has been delayed due to incessant rain, casting a shadow over what promises to be a thrilling finale to the five-match series. The match, originally scheduled to commence with the toss at 6:30 PM IST (13:00 GMT), has been put on hold as groundstaff work to cover the pitch and square amidst reports of a significant downpour in the Garden City. Bengaluru Weather Live: Get Rain Chance Updates for India vs West Indies 5th T20I 2026.
Toss Delayed Due To Rain
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Toss in the 5th #INDvWI T20I has been delayed until the rain stops 🌧️
Stay tuned for further updates.
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— BCCI (@BCCI) October 17, 2026
The series is currently poised at a tantalizing 2-2, making this encounter a winner-takes-all affair. Both teams have displayed exceptional batting prowess throughout the series, setting the stage for a dramatic conclusion, provided the weather permits play.
Series So Far: A High-Scoring Thriller
The West Indies tour of India 2026 has been a roller-coaster of high scores and dramatic finishes. India clinched the first T20I in Lucknow by eight wickets. However, the West Indies bounced back strongly, chasing a mammoth 250 in the second T20I in Ranchi, propelled by a blistering century from captain Shai Hope.
India retaliated in the third T20I in Indore, defending a total of 223 to win by 14 runs. Yet again, the visitors drew level in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad, securing a 24-run victory after posting 247/3, with Hope notching up his second century of the series.
Key Performers and Team Dynamics
West Indies captain Shai Hope has been the undisputed star of the series, leading the run-scoring charts with an impressive 412 runs at an average of 51.5, including two unbeaten centuries (102* off 45 balls in Ranchi and 102* off 50 balls in Hyderabad). He has been ably supported by Sherfane Rutherford, who contributed a rapid 84 off 37 balls in Ranchi and an unbeaten 49 off 26 deliveries in Hyderabad. On the bowling front, Roston Chase has been a standout, bagging 13 wickets in the series. India vs West Indies Live Streaming Online and Free Telecast, 5th T20I 2026.
For India, captain Shreyas Iyer delivered a superb unbeaten 102 off 43 balls in the opening match. Abhishek Sharma's 69 off 30 balls in the third T20I and Sanju Samson's explosive 56 off 23 balls in the fourth T20I have also highlighted India's batting depth. India will be looking for a more consistent bowling effort to contain the formidable West Indies batting lineup.
Head-to-Head & Broadcast Information
Historically, India holds an edge over West Indies in T20 Internationals. Out of 35 matches played, India has won 22, while West Indies has secured 12 victories, with one match ending without a result.
Cricket enthusiasts in India can catch all the live action, once it commences, on the Star Sports Network and stream it live on the JioHotstar app and website.
The weather conditions will be paramount to the proceedings in Bengaluru. Both teams will be hoping for the rain to relent, allowing a full and fair contest to determine the series champion.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Oct 17, 2026 07:10 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
