Cricket enthusiasts are geared up for a thrilling conclusion to the five-match T20I series as India take on West Indies in the 5th T20I today, October 17, 2026. The series is currently level at 2-2, making this encounter at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru a winner-takes-all clash. The match is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST), with the toss slated for 6:30 PM IST. This crucial fixture marks the end of West Indies' tour of India, which also included a three-match ODI series. Bengaluru Weather Forecast and Rain Chances for India vs West Indies 5th T20I 2026.

India, captained by Shreyas Iyer, will be looking to maintain their impressive home record, having not lost a bilateral T20 series in India since 2019. West Indies, led by Shai Hope, will be eager to make history by becoming the first team in over seven years to defeat India in a bilateral T20I series on their home soil.

India vs West Indies 5th T20I 2026 Match Details

Detail	Information
Teams	India vs West Indies
Match	5th T20I (Series Decider)
Date	October 17, 2026 (Saturday)
Venue	M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India
Start Time	7:00 PM IST
Toss Time	6:30 PM IST
Competition	West Indies tour of India, 2026

Where to Watch India vs West Indies 5th T20I 2026 Live

Cricket fans around the world can tune in to the live action from the comfort of their homes. Here’s a regional breakdown of official broadcasters and streaming platforms:

Region	TV Channel(s)	Streaming Platform(s)
India	Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi), DD Sports	JioHotstar app and website
United Kingdom & Ireland	TNT Sports 1	Discovery+
USA & Canada	Willow TV	Willow TV (app/website)
West Indies (Caribbean Islands)	ESPN Caribbean	Disney+ (via ESPN on Disney+)
Sub-Saharan Africa	SuperSport	SuperSport (app/website)
New Zealand	SkySport NZ	SkySport NZ (app/website)
Pakistan	-	Tapmad

Recent form suggests a closely contested battle. India successfully defended their T20 World Cup title earlier in 2026 but faced series defeats in Ireland and England before a strong comeback against Zimbabwe and Afghanistan. The head-to-head record in T20Is sees India with a significant lead of 22-12 against West Indies, with one match ending in no result. However, the West Indies did secure the previous bilateral series between the two teams with a 3-2 victory in 2023. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Posts Cryptic ‘Still Believing’ Message After Missing First-Four IND vs WI T20Is 2026.

Adding to India's challenges, ace pacer Arshdeep Singh is out with a shoulder injury sustained in the previous match, with veteran Bhuvneshwar Kumar being called up as his cover for this decider. Bengaluru's weather forecast predicts generally cloudy skies with a likelihood of rain or thundershowers, which could influence the game.

This final T20I promises to be a gripping contest as both teams vie for series glory. Don't miss out on what is set to be a memorable encounter in Bengaluru.