India and West Indies head into the fifth T20I in Bengaluru with the series tied 2-2, but forecasts of rain and possible thunderstorms could disrupt Saturday’s decider at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
India have added veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar to the squad for the fifth T20I against West Indies in Bengaluru after Arshdeep Singh sustained a bowling-shoulder injury. The one-match addition comes ahead of the series decider on October 17.
Sanju Samson has called Jasprit Bumrah a once-in-a-generation bowler after India’s 24-run defeat to West Indies in Hyderabad. While acknowledging Bumrah’s importance, Samson backed Arshdeep Singh and Prince Yadav, saying India’s young bowlers need more opportunities and support to develop.
Former India batter Mohammed Kaif has questioned India’s T20 bowling combination after the 24-run defeat to West Indies in Hyderabad, warning that the current setup may not be strong enough for the team’s 2028 T20 World Cup title defence.
India take a 2–1 lead into the fourth T20I against West Indies in Hyderabad, with a series victory within reach. After three high-scoring contests, India will rely on their explosive top order and bowling attack to overcome a dangerous West Indies batting line-up.
Prince Yadav scored an unbeaten 13 off six balls using Abhishek Sharma’s bat in India’s 14-run T20I victory over the West Indies in Indore. His three boundaries helped India reach 223 and secure a 2–1 series lead.
Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 69 and Arshdeep Singh’s three-wicket haul powered India to a 14-run victory over West Indies in Indore. India now lead the five-match T20I series 2–1.
Veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has earned a surprise India T20I recall after nearly four years, with the 36-year-old named in the squad for the upcoming five-match series against New Zealand.
