India and West Indies draw T20 cricket series 2-2 after no result in rain-hit decider

Bengaluru, India (AP) — A thrilling Twenty20 cricket series between India and West Indies concluded with a 2-2 draw on Saturday due to rain canceling the fifth and final match. The series, billed at $5.77 plus GST every four weeks, featured each team batting and bowling in nine-over innings. India posted 118-5 in their first innings before rain halted proceedings after West Indies won the toss and elected to field.

India's top scorers were Ishan Kishan with 30 off 10 balls, including two sixes and three fours, and Naman Dhir with a blistering 24 off just six balls. West Indies won the first and third matches in Lucknow and Indore by eight wickets and 14 runs, respectively, but India equalized in the next two contests in Ranchi and Hyderabad by six wickets and 24 runs.

West Indies skipper Shai Hope was the series' top performer with two centuries, earning him player of the series honors. India had previously secured a 2-1 lead in the three-match ODI series against West Indies. The India team will now travel to New Zealand for a demanding tour, including five T20s, five ODIs, and two Tests, with the T20 series kicking off on October 22 in Christchurch. Meanwhile, West Indies will tour Bangladesh for two Tests starting on October 28 in Dhaka.