India vs West Indies Today's Match Prediction, 5th T20I - Who will win today's match?
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Shreyas Iyer, Shai Hope (Source: X/@windiescricket)
Published - 16 Oct 2026, 03:54 PM• Read time - 12 mins
After a relentless run-fest, the India vs West Indies T20I series juggernaut will move to the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru for the fifth and final match of the series on Saturday, October 17. It’s all to play for both the teams with the series levelled 2-2.
Shai Hope’s brilliance has kept West Indies alive in the series, with the captain leading from the front, slamming centuries one after the other. The bowling has also complemented the run-scoring charts as the West Indies have managed to restrict the famed Indian batting lineup.
On the other hand, India have been in tatters in all three departments, gradually losing their grip on the series. The batting has struggled to live up to its lofty standards, the bowlers have leaked runs at a rate of knots, while the butterfingers have let catches slip in the field. All of this combined has brought them to the verge of losing their first T20I series at home after 2019.
Meanwhile, West Indies have a great chance to win their first bilateral series in India since 2002.
IND vs WI Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Saturday, October 17 | India vs West Indies | 5th T20I | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 07:00 PM |
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Stats (T20Is)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 10 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 4 (including 1 tied match won by side batting first) |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 5 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 148 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 154 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 212/4 (20) by India vs Afghanistan, 2024 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 122/9 (20) by Sri Lanka vs West Indies, 2016 |
| Highest Score Chased | 191 [194/3 in 19.4 overs] by India vs Australia, 2019 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 146 by India vs Bangladesh, 2016 |
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M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | Good | Good | Good |
| Bounce | Good | Good | Moderate |
| Movement/turn | Good | Minimal after powerplay | Good |
| Best Phase | Middle overs | With the new ball | Middle Overs |
IND vs WI Head-to-Head record (T20Is)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 35 |
| India | 22 |
| West Indies | 12 |
| No Result | 1 |
India vs West Indies Predicted Playing XIs
India (IND):
Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (capt), Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Arshdeep Singh/Bhuvneshwar Kumar
West Indies (WI):
Shai Hope (capt & wk), Jewel Andrew, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, Shamar Springer, Keemo Paul, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie
Players to watch out for in IND vs WI
Abhishek Sharma (IND):
The southpaw hasn’t had a great series by his standards, having scored just one fifty in the four innings so far. Abhishek played an uncharacteristic innings in the last T20I of 29 (24) as he struggled to get himself going. With India eyeing a series win, the onus will be on the opening batter to get his team off to a great start on the batting paradise of Bengaluru.
Keemo Paul (WI):
The right-arm speedster picked up a five-wicket haul in Hyderabad to derail India’s chase. Paul was smart with his lengths and didn’t give much room to the Indian batters, drawing false shots consistently. He will again hold the key for the West Indies, who’re eyeing to script history in Bengaluru.
Today's Match Prediction: India to win
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.