West Indies captain Shai Hope said success should not be measured only by series wins after rain abandoned the fifth T20I against India in Bengaluru on October 17, leaving the five-match series tied 2-2. Hope finished as the series’ leading run-scorer with 261 runs in four innings and was named Play
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.
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.
Keemo Paul claimed 5/41 after Shai Hope’s unbeaten century as West Indies defeated India by 24 runs in Hyderabad to level the five-match T20I series 2–2.
India captain Shreyas Iyer blamed poor bowling execution after West Indies defeated India by 24 runs in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad. Shai Hope scored an unbeaten century, while Keemo Paul’s five-wicket haul helped the visitors level the series 2–2 ahead of the decider in Bengaluru.
West Indies have named a 15-member squad for their two-Test tour of Bangladesh, resting Shai Hope and withdrawing fast bowler Alzarri Joseph following a medical assessment. Barbados batter Kevin Wickham earns his maiden Test call-up after an impressive run in domestic cricket, while John Campbell re
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.
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.
India head to Ranchi with a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series after a commanding eight-wicket win in Lucknow. West Indies must respond quickly as both sides meet in the second T20I on October 9.
