When Will IND vs WI 5th T20I Match start?

The fifth T20I between India and West Indies in Bengaluru finally got underway after a lengthy rain delay of around two hours, with the match reduced to nine overs per side. West Indies won the toss and opted to bowl first.

One of the best T20 teams in the world, India’s innings ended after scoring 118 runs after losing five wickets in 7.4 overs before it started raining back in Bengaluru. However, rain has intensified, leaving fans waiting to find out when the chase can begin.

When Will IND vs WI 5th T20I Start Again?

There is no confirmed restart time yet as rain has interrupted proceedings again at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The crucial deadline is 10:21 PM IST, which is the cut-off for a five-over chase. If conditions improve in time, West Indies will need to score 85 runs from 30 balls to win the series decider.
The ground staff will need to ensure the playing area is safe before the umpires can resume the match.

Although the stadium’s drainage system can help clear water quickly, play cannot restart until the rain stops and the officials are satisfied with the conditions. If the cut-off passes without enough time to complete the minimum required contest, the match could end without a result, leaving the series tied 2-2.

IND vs WI 5th T20I Called Off

The India vs West Indies 5th T20I will not restart, as the match has officially been called off due to persistent rain at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. After a wait of nearly three hours, the game finally began at 9:15 PM IST as a nine-over-per-side contest, with West Indies opting to bowl first.

India made an explosive start, reaching 118/5 in 7.4 overs before rain returned and forced play to stop.

Ishan Kishan smashed 30 off just 10 balls, while Naman Dhir provided a late boost. West Indies were set a target of 85 runs in five overs, but the visitors never got the opportunity to begin their chase. The cut-off time for a five-over contest was 10:21 PM IST, but worsening conditions prevented a restart. With the match abandoned, India and West Indies finished the five-match series level at 2-2 and shared the trophy.