{
  "id": 14708685,
  "title": "IND Vs WI 5th T20I: Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium To Host First International Match After Stampede",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/ind-vs-wi-5th-t20i-bengalurus-chinnaswamy-stadium-to-host-first",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T13:28:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/ind-vs-wi-5th-t20i-bengalurus-chinnaswamy-stadium-to-host-first-international-match-after-stampede"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bengaluru, October 15: International cricket is set to return to M Chinnaswamy Stadium in the city on Saturday, October 17, as India takes on West Indies in the fifth and decisive T20I of the ongoing series. This will be the first international match at the venue since a deadly stampede in June 2025, which claimed 11 lives and raised concerns about crowd safety at the stadium. The Karnataka government subsequently allowed the stadium to host IPL and international matches, provided they meet safety standards. The venue has since hosted IPL matches, but this India vs West Indies T20I will mark the stadium's return to hosting international cricket. Ahead of Saturday's match, security arrangements at the stadium have been reviewed by Bengaluru Police and officials from the Karnataka State Cricket Association. Spectators are advised to use public transport, arrive early, and follow designated entry and exit routes to prevent overcrowding. The fifth T20I will be a high-stakes finale, as the series stands tied at 2-2. With Team India currently trailing West Indies by a solitary point, the outcome of this match could determine the series winner. The match comes after West Indies secured a 24-run victory over India in Hyderabad on Wednesday, dampening the spirits of Team India as it marked the birthday of head coach Gautam Gambhir. Shai Hope had a standout performance for West Indies, hitting an unbeaten 102 off just 50 balls as the team posted a formidable total of 247/3. Keemo Paul took five wickets for India, restricting them to a score of 223.",
  "summary": "Bengaluru, October 15: International cricket will return to Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday (October 17) when India will take on West Indies in the fifth and the final T20I of the ongoing five-match series. This will be the first international match at the venue since the stampede in June 2025 that claimed 11 lives. Deadly Stampede During Celebration The stampede occurred on June 4,…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}