Rain washes out India-West Indies T20 decider
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 19:32 · Archive
Rain forced the abandonment of the decisive fifth T20 between India and West Indies, leaving the series drawn 2-2.
The fifth T20 international between India and West Indies was abandoned due to rain in Bengaluru on Saturday, leaving the series drawn 2-2. Persistent showers delayed the start and reduced the contest to nine overs per side. West Indies won the toss and elected to field.
India lost opener Abhishek Sharma for six in the opening over to Keemo Paul. Ishan Kishan then struck 30 off 10 balls to provide early momentum. The hosts reached 5-118 in 7.4 overs before rain returned, forcing the players off the field. With conditions failing to improve, officials ended the match and both teams shared the series honours.
The washout was described as a disappointment in the first international fixture at Chinnaswamy Stadium in two years. Veteran seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, recalled to India's T20 squad for the first time since November 2022, was denied the chance to mark his return with the ball.
How it is being reported
- Washout finale leaves India-WIndies T20 series drawnThe eagerly-awaited fifth-match T20I decider between India and the West Indies was washed out in Bengaluru, leaving the series drawn.Perth Now · 17 Oct, 19:20
- Washout finale leaves India-WIndies T20 series drawnThe eagerly-awaited fifth-match T20I decider between India and the West Indies was washed out in Bengaluru, leaving the series drawn.The West Australian · 17 Oct, 19:20
In this story: India · West Indies · Bengaluru · Ishan Kishan · Abhishek Sharma · Keemo Paul · Bhuvneshwar Kumar · Chinnaswamy Stadium
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