India and West Indies face off in a winner-takes-it all fifth and final T20I of the series in Bengaluru on Saturday.
The hosts gained and lost their lead twice through the five-match series as Shai Hope and co. mastered a 24-run victory in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad courtesy an unbeaten century by Hope and a five-wicket haul by Keemo Paul.
India are also looking to avert their first home series loss since the 2-0 sweep by Australia in 2019, for which the Men in Blue will look to sharpen their bowling and feilding along with consistent top order batting performances.
West Indies, on the other hand, would try to continue their positive form in the crucial series decider.
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India vs. West Indies 5th T20I live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch the India vs. West Indies 5th T20I in India:
- TV channel: Star Sports Network
- Live stream: JioHotstar
For viewers in India, the IND vs WI T20I 2026 series will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network, with live streaming available on JioHotstar app and website.
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What time does the India vs. West Indies 5th T20I start?
The fifth T20I match between India and West Indies will be played at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
It will start at 7:00 p.m. IST on Saturday, October 17, in India, with the toss scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
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India vs. West Indies 5th T20I team news, lineups
India will be sweating over Arshdeep Singh's fitness after the left-arm pacer was struck on his bowling shoulder during the fourth T20I. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is another selection question, having not played in any of the first four T20Is.
India could make changes after their 24-run defeat, with the bowling attack struggling to contain West Indies. Kuldeep Yadav could return after missing the third and fourth matches.
India predicted XI: Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Prince Yadav.
West Indies are likely to retain most of the side that levelled the series, although their fourth-match changes could be reviewed. Romario Shepherd and Jewel Andrew came in for Kamil Pooran and Quentin Sampson in Hyderabad.
West Indies predicted XI: Shai Hope (c/wk), Jewel Andrew, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, Keemo Paul, Shamar Springer, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph.
India vs West Indies T20I 2026 schedule
| Match | Date | Time (IST) | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | Oct. 6 | 7:00 p.m. | Lucknow | IND won by 8 wickets |
| 2nd T20I | Oct. 9 | 7:00 p.m. | Ranchi | WI won by 6 wickets |
| 3rd T20I | Oct. 11 | 7:00 p.m. | Indore | IND won by 14 runs |
| 4th T20I | Oct. 14 | 7:00 p.m. | Hyderabad | WI won by 24 runs |
| 5th T20I | Oct. 17 | 7:00 p.m. | Bengaluru | — |
India vs. West Indies 5th T20I: Betting odds
India are the favourites to win the fifth T20I match at 1.33 on Dafa, while the odds for West Indies to win are 3.20.
* Odds are correct at time of publish but subject to change.
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| India | 1.33 |
| West Indies | 3.20 |