India and West Indies will battle for the T20I series title on Saturday as the fifth and final match takes place at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. With the series level at 2-2, the match is a winner-takes-all contest, although rain could disrupt the action.
The toss is scheduled for 6:30 pm IST, with play beginning at 7 pm. The match will be broadcast on Star Sports and streamed on JioHotstar.
West Indies enter the decider with confidence after winning the fourth T20I in Hyderabad by 24 runs. They posted a huge total of 247 for three, powered by captain Shai Hope’s unbeaten 102 off 50 balls. India failed to chase the target, while Keemo Paul claimed five wickets for 41 runs.
India are also dealing with a selection concern. Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh reportedly suffered an injury to his left shoulder while batting in the final over of the previous match. Reports say Bhuvneshwar Kumar is set to replace him, but the final team announcement should be checked before publication. Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah are also unavailable for this series.
Rain remains a concern in Bengaluru. If the weather reduces the match, the teams may have limited time to decide the series. Fans will be watching the toss, team changes and weather closely as both sides chase the trophy.
