India vs West Indies 5th T20I 2026 – Match Preview, Date, Time, Venue & Live Streaming
India and West Indies will meet in the 5th and final T20I of the West Indies tour of India 2026. The match will be played on 17 October 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
The five-match T20I series is currently level at 2-2, making the Bengaluru encounter a series decider.
| Match | 5th T20I |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, 17 October 2026 |
| Time | 7:00 PM IST |
| Toss | 6:30 PM IST |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Series | Level 2-2 |
| Format | T20 International |
| India Captain | Shreyas Iyer |
| West Indies Captain | Shai Hope |
India vs West Indies 5th T20I Preview
India and West Indies are all set for a thrilling series finale in Bengaluru. With the series tied 2-2, the winner of this match will lift the five-match T20I series.
India will be looking to finish the home series with a victory, while West Indies will aim to create history by winning a bilateral T20I series in India. The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is expected to provide an exciting setting for the decider.
India T20I Squad
West Indies T20I Squad
Players to Watch
Shreyas Iyer: India's captain will be an important player at the top of the batting order and will look to lead the team in the series decider.
Abhishek Sharma: His aggressive batting can give India a fast start in the powerplay.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: The young Indian batter will be one of the players attracting plenty of attention in the series finale.
Shai Hope: The West Indies captain is a key batter and will be important to the Caribbean side's chances.
Roston Chase: His all-round ability makes him an important player for West Indies.
India vs West Indies Head-to-Head
India have historically held the advantage in T20I meetings between the two teams. According to current ICC match data, India lead the overall T20I head-to-head record.
Where to Watch IND vs WI 5th T20I Live?
The India vs West Indies 5th T20I will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network. Fans in India can also watch the live streaming on JioHotstar.
India vs West Indies 5th T20I Match Details
| Teams | India vs West Indies |
|---|---|
| Match | 5th T20I |
| Date | 17 October 2026 |
| Time | 7:00 PM IST |
| Toss | 6:30 PM IST |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Series Score | 2-2 |
| Format | T20I |
Conclusion
The India vs West Indies 5th T20I 2026 promises to be a high-voltage series decider. With both teams tied at 2-2, every over will be important. India will look to finish the series with a home victory, while West Indies will be determined to claim the series.