The five-match T20I series between India and the West Indies ended in a 2-2 draw after rain abandoned the series decider at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on 17 October 2026. The washout denied the West Indies their first bilateral series win in India since 2002.
How the decider unfolded
Persistent rain reduced the fifth T20I to nine overs per side. West Indies won the toss and chose to field. India raced to 118/5 in 7.4 overs, with Ishan Kishan scoring 30 off 10 balls and Naman Dhir 24 not out off 6 balls. Shamar Springer (2/17) was the pick of the West Indies bowlers. When rain returned, the match was called off before West Indies could start a five-over chase of 84.
How the series went
| Match | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | Lucknow | India won by 8 wickets |
| 2nd T20I | Ranchi | West Indies won by 6 wickets, chasing 250 to level the series |
| 3rd T20I | Indore | India won by 14 runs |
| 4th T20I | Hyderabad | West Indies won by 24 runs |
| 5th T20I | Bengaluru | Abandoned due to rain |
Key talking points
- West Indies captain Shai Hope was named Player of the Series, scoring 261 runs in four innings, including two hundreds.
- Abhishek Sharma set the record for the most T20I sixes in a calendar year by a Full Member player, passing Suryakumar Yadav's 68 from 2022 with his 69th six of 2026 in Hyderabad.
- Ishan Kishan top-scored in the decider with 30 off 10 balls.
- Veteran seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar returned to India's XI for his first international since 2022, but did not get a chance to bowl.
- The no-result ended India's run of 12 straight home series wins.
What's next
India now travel to New Zealand for a five-match T20I series.
Note: Scores and records are as reported after the match on 17 October 2026.