India-West Indies T20I series ends 2-2 after rain
Rain abandoned the Bengaluru decider with India at 118 for five, leaving the five-match T20I series drawn 2-2.
Rain washed out the fifth T20I between India and West Indies in Bengaluru, leaving the series drawn 2-2. The match at M Chinnaswamy Stadium was reduced to nine overs per side after a two-hour delay. West Indies won the toss and elected to bowl.
India reached 118 for five in 7.4 overs before rain returned. Ishan Kishan top-scored with 30 off 10 balls, while Shreyas Iyer made 22 off 14 deliveries. Naman Dhir remained unbeaten on 24 from six balls.
India won the first and third matches by eight wickets and 14 runs respectively. West Indies won the second and fourth matches by six wickets and 24 runs. Shai Hope was named player of the series after scoring two centuries.
CricHubb Take
The 2-2 result shows West Indies can match India in bilateral white-ball cricket when their top order fires, a reminder that results in short series often hinge on one or two standout performances.