BackIndia will challenge West Indies in the fifth T20I match at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on 17th October at 7:00 PM IST.
Get the best IND vs WI Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 5th T20I match of the West Indies Tour of India 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Captaincy Picks:
Shai Hope – Hope has been West Indies’ standout batter, following his century in the second T20I with another magnificent effort of 102 not out off 50 balls in the fourth match. His latest innings featured nine sixes and four fours, powering the visitors to 247/3. |
Sanju Samson – Samson delivered a spectacular response in Hyderabad, smashing 56 from 23 balls, including six fours and four sixes. He also scored a fluent 82 off 41 deliveries in the second T20I, demonstrating his ability to dominate attacks at the top of India’s order. |
Top Picks:
Abhishek Sharma – An explosive left-handed opener, Abhishek has shown his attacking potential throughout the series. His standout contribution came in the third T20I, when he hammered 69 off 30 balls, helping India build a formidable total of 223. |
Sherfane Rutherford – Rutherford has combined power with consistency for West Indies, contributing 49 not out from 26 balls in the fourth T20I after a remarkable 84 off 37 deliveries in the second. His late-innings hitting has played a major role in keeping the Caribbean side competitive. |
Budget Picks:
Keemo Paul – Paul produced the decisive bowling performance in Hyderabad, claiming 5 wickets for 41 runs in four overs. His spell dismantled India’s chase, including the key dismissals of Samson and Ishan Kishan, and helped West Indies level the series. |
Tilak Varma – Tilak has offered India valuable middle-order firepower, striking 43 off 25 balls in the fourth T20I with two fours and three sixes. His aggressive partnership with Nitish Kumar Reddy briefly revived India’s chase, showcasing his ability to accelerate under pressure. |
Captain |
Shai Hope & Sanju Samson |
Vice-Captain |
Abhishek Sharma & Sherfane Rutherford |
Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Nitish Kumar Reddy |
NA |
NA |
Matthew Forde |
NA |
NA |
SL Captaincy Choice |
Shai Hope |
GL Captaincy Choice |
Sanju Samson |
Punt Picks |
Keemo Paul and Tilak Verma |
Dream11 Combination |
3-4-3-1 |
India and West Indies will face off in the fifth and final T20I on 17 October 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, with the match scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST. The series stands level at 2–2 after West Indies secured a 24-run victory in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad. Consequently, both teams will enter this decisive encounter determined to claim the series, with India aiming to finish strongly on home soil and West Indies looking to build on their latest success.
West Indies produced a formidable batting performance in the fourth T20I, posting 247/3 in 20 overs. Captain Shai Hope led the charge with an unbeaten 102 off 50 balls, striking four fours and nine sixes, while Sherfane Rutherford remained unbeaten on 49 off 26 deliveries. Additionally, Shimron Hetmyer provided late acceleration with 33 off just 12 balls. India fought back through an aggressive innings but finished all out for 223 in 19.3 overs. Sanju Samson reached his half-century off only 20 balls, yet Keemo Paul turned the contest in West Indies’ favour with an outstanding 5/41. Gudakesh Motie also claimed two crucial wickets, helping the visitors level the series.
India possess enough batting firepower to challenge the West Indies attack, but they must improve their bowling discipline after conceding such a substantial total. Samson’s attacking approach, support from Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy, and a more controlled performance from the fast bowlers could prove decisive. Meanwhile, West Indies will depend on Hope’s excellent form, Rutherford’s finishing skills and Paul’s confidence after his five-wicket haul. Bengaluru’s relatively short boundaries could encourage another high-scoring contest; therefore, both sides must manage the middle overs wisely and execute their plans at the death. With the series on the line, the team that handles pressure more effectively should emerge victorious.
Teams |
Matches Won |
India |
22 |
West Indies |
11 |
Temperature |
32°C |
Weather Forecast |
Partly Cloudy |
Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To |
Pace |
Average 1st innings score |
206 |
Records |
Good |
Winning % |
56% |
India Playing 11:
1) Abhishek Sharma
2) Sanju Samson (wk)
3) Ishan Kishan
4) Shreyas Iyer ©
5) Tilak Varma
6) Naman Dhir
7) Nitish Kumar Reddy
8) Axar Patel
9) Prince Yadav
10) Mayank Yadav
11) Bhuvneshwar Kumar
West Indies Playing 11:
1) Shai Hope (c & wk)
2) Jewel Andrew
3) Shimron Hetmyer
4) Rovman Powell
5) Sherfane Rutherford
6) Romario Shepherd
7) Roston Chase
8) Shamar Springer
9) Keemo Paul
10) Shamar Joseph
11) Gudakesh Motie
Based on the team composition, India is expected to win this match.
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