India and West Indies ended their T20 series in a 2-2 draw after the fifth and final match was abandoned due to rain. The match in Bengaluru was halted with India at 118-5, having lost five wickets in seven overs. Naman Dhir contributed 24 runs off six balls, but the game was called off before completion.
India had won the first three matches of the series, with the West Indies taking the fourth. West Indies captain Shai Hope led his team with 239 runs across the series, becoming the top run-scorer. Despite the lack of a result in the final, the West Indies secured a positive outcome.
This was the second time the two teams have drawn a T20 series in recent months. The West Indies had previously won a series in the Caribbean, while India claimed a series in Mumbai. The current series was part of a bilateral tour, with both teams aiming to strengthen their position in the ICC T20 rankings.
Abhishek Sharma, India's opener, struggled in the final match, falling early to Keemo Paul. Commentators noted his recurring weakness against straight deliveries aimed at his body, a tactic the West Indies had successfully used in earlier games.
The draw leaves both teams with a record of 2-2, but the West Indies' consistent performance under Shai Hope has raised questions about their ability to maintain momentum in high-pressure situations. The series was a key test for both teams ahead of upcoming international fixtures.
