India and West Indies denied a thrilling finale as rain hits final T20
India reached 118-5 after seven overs with Naman Dhir hitting 24 off six balls before rain forced an end to the game.
In a disappointing conclusion to the India vs West Indies T20I series, rain in Bengaluru forced the fifth and deciding game to be washed out, resulting in a 2-2 draw. Both teams had won two matches each, despite India's unbeaten streak since 2019 at home T20I series. This outcome means that West Indies continues to wait to win their first series in India since 2002.
India's skipper Shreyas Iyer acknowledged that their bowling in the second and fourth games could have altered the series scoreline, but praised his team's batting, particularly after a loss. He emphasized their ability to bounce back and learn from the experience. West Indies' batsman Shai Hope was commended for his exceptional performance.
Iyer added that despite the truncated game, India's batting was outstanding, setting the stage for a challenging series in New Zealand. The fifth game's start was delayed due to rain, but once it subsided, hope for action dwindled as the match was halted on the 7.4-over mark when Tilak Varma was out.
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