Washout finale leaves India-WIndies T20 series drawn

India and West Indies have been forced to settle for a 2-2 draw in their five-match T20 series after the fifth and deciding game ended with no result due to rain.

Persistent showers delayed the start in Bengaluru on Saturday and reduced the contest to nine overs per side before West Indies won the toss and elected to field.

India lost their opener Abhishek Sharma for six off the bowling of Keemo Paul but Ishan Kishan then hammered 30 off 10 balls to provide the early impetus.

The hosts surged to 5-118 in 7.4 overs but the rain returned before the innings could be completed, forcing the players off the field. With conditions failing to improve, officials ended the match and both teams shared the series honours.

The washout was a grievous disappointment in the first international fixture at Chinnaswamy Stadium in two years.

Veteran seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, recalled to India's T20 squad for the first time since November 2022, was denied the chance to mark his return with the ball.