The India vs West Indies T20I series comes down to one game. With the series locked at 2-2, India and West Indies meet in the 5th T20I at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, 17 October 2026. Here is our full IND vs WI 5th T20I match prediction with playing 11, pitch report, key players, Dream11 fantasy tips and match prediction.
IND vs WI 5th T20I: Match Details
- Match: India vs West Indies, 5th T20I
- Date: Saturday, 17 October 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM IST (toss at 6:30 PM IST)
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Series: Level at 2-2; winner takes the series
4th T20I Recap: How the Series Reached a Decider
West Indies squared the series in style at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on 14 October. India won the toss and chose to bowl, but the visitors piled up 247/3 in 20 overs before restricting India to 223/9 in 19.3 overs to win by 24 runs.
Captain Shai Hope was the star, smashing an unbeaten 102 off just 50 balls with nine sixes - his third T20I hundred and second of this series. Sherfane Rutherford (49* off 26) and Shimron Hetmyer (33 off 12) provided the late fireworks.
India's chase had its moments - Sanju Samson's 56 off 23 balls, Tilak Varma's 43 off 25 and Nitish Kumar Reddy's 41 off 20 - but Keemo Paul's 5/41 broke the chase, with Gudakesh Motie's 2/13 in support. Arshdeep Singh retired hurt after a Shamar Joseph short ball struck him on the shoulder.
Bengaluru Pitch Report: Expect a Run-Fest
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is one of the most batting-friendly grounds in world cricket, with short square boundaries, a fast outfield and true bounce. 200-plus totals are regularly chased down here, and with a 7:00 PM IST start, dew is likely to aid the chasing side in the second innings. Bowlers will rely on slower balls, cutters and yorkers at the death; pace-on tends to disappear into the stands on this ground. Note that India won the toss in Hyderabad, chose to bowl, and still lost - execution will matter more than the call.
IND vs WI 5th T20I: Probable Playing 11s
Final XIs will be confirmed at the toss at 6:30 PM IST. Based on the fourth T20I in Hyderabad, here is the expected core for both sides.
India (probable core)
- Shreyas Iyer (c), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mayank Yadav, Arshdeep Singh (subject to fitness after retiring hurt in Hyderabad).
The remaining places in the XI will be decided at the toss, with India's team management also weighing their fifth-bowler combination after the death-bowling struggles in Hyderabad.
West Indies (probable core)
- Shai Hope (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Keemo Paul, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Shamar Springer.
The final two spots are likely to be confirmed closer to the toss, with West Indies expected to stick with the combination that defended 247 in Hyderabad.
Key Players to Watch
- Shai Hope - two centuries in the series; the wicket India must take early.
- Keemo Paul - 5/41 in Hyderabad; a genuine wicket-taker with the ball reversing.
- Sanju Samson - 56 off 23 in the last game; India's powerplay destroyer.
- Tilak Varma - consistent middle-order runs and strong against spin.
- Gudakesh Motie - 2/13 in the 4th T20I; West Indies' control option through the middle overs.
- Mayank Yadav - raw pace; India need him firing with the new ball in a decider.
IND vs WI 5th T20I Prediction
This is as close to a 50-50 contest as T20 cricket gets. West Indies carry serious momentum and the most destructive batting unit of the series, while India have home advantage and a point to prove after their death bowling was exposed in Hyderabad. With dew expected, the toss could be decisive. Our prediction: India hold their nerve in front of a packed Bengaluru crowd and clinch the series 3-2, but expect another high-scoring thriller that goes deep into the final overs.
Please note: predictions are for information and entertainment only. T20 cricket is inherently unpredictable - play fantasy sports responsibly.
IND vs WI 5th T20I Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Captain / vice-captain options: Shai Hope, Sanju Samson, Keemo Paul, Tilak Varma.
Top picks: Sherfane Rutherford, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph.
With Chinnaswamy's small boundaries and likely dew, load up on top-order batters and death bowlers, and keep a close eye on the toss and confirmed playing XIs before finalising your fantasy team.
FAQs
When and where is the IND vs WI 5th T20I 2026?
Saturday, 17 October 2026, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The match starts at 7:00 PM IST, with the toss at 6:30 PM IST.
What is the current series score?
The five-match T20I series is level at 2-2 after West Indies won the 4th T20I by 24 runs.
Who won the 4th T20I between India and West Indies?
West Indies beat India by 24 runs in Hyderabad on 14 October 2026 (WI 247/3, IND 223/9).
Who scored a century in the 4th T20I?
West Indies captain Shai Hope scored an unbeaten 102 off 50 balls, his second century of the series.
