Heavy rain in Bengaluru brought an abrupt end to the T20I series finale, forcing the match to be abandoned after India reached 118/5 in just 7.4 overs. The persistent weather, which had already delayed the toss by two-and-a-half hours, caused a fresh downpour at 10:21 p.m. that made further play impossible, leaving the five-match series tied at 2-2. At 10.21pm, a fresh bout of rain ended India’s innings prematurely, and the game as a result, prompting handshakes as series honours were shared at 2-2.
The match was originally reduced to a nine-over shootout, which demanded an aggressive start from India’s batting lineup. Abhishek Sharma opened with a six against Keemo Paul but was dismissed on the following delivery. Ishan Kishan quickly seized the momentum, hammering 24 runs off Romario Shepherd in the second over. Kishan eventually departed for 30 off 10 balls after mistiming a stroke against Shamar Joseph. By the end of three overs, India had accelerated to 56/2. Picking Romario Shepherd apart for a 24-run second over, ishan Kishan didn’t let the tempo falter. Having scored 30 off only 10 balls, kishan fell to Shamar Joseph trying another flat-batted stroke.
West Indies captain Shai Hope shifted tactics to spin, with Gudakesh Motie bowling tightly to restrict scoring opportunities. Shreyas Iyer managed a scratchy 22, including two early fours, before being dismissed following a drizzle that added grip to the surface. Naman Dhir then provided a late surge as the conditions worsened, striking a first-ball six and finishing with 24 off just six balls, an innings highlighted by three sixes and one four. Tilak Varma was the final wicket to fall before heavy showers drove the players from the field for good.
Shamar Springer led the bowling attack for the West Indies, taking 2-17, while Keemo Paul claimed 2-34 in a difficult environment. With the target for the visitors set at 84 from five overs under the revised conditions, the abandonment meant no result was possible for the final match. The teams concluded the series with the honors shared after a truncated yet high-tempo finish.
