India vs West Indies: No result
No result in the 5th T20I of the Twenty20 International — West Indies tour of India. The T20I match was played at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium. West Indies won the toss and chose to bowl.
How the match went
India batted first and made 118/5 (7.4 ov). Ishan Kishan top-scored with 30 off 10 balls (3 fours, 2 sixes). Naman Dhir added 24 off 6 balls (1 fours, 3 sixes). For West Indies, Shamar Springer took 2 for 17 and Keemo Paul took 2 for 34.
Top performers
- Ishan Kishan (IND) — 30 runs off 10 balls
- Naman Dhir (IND) — 24 runs off 6 balls
- Shreyas Iyer (IND) — 22 runs off 14 balls
- Shamar Springer — 2/17 in 1.4 overs
- Keemo Paul — 2/34 in 2 overs
- Shamar Joseph — 1/18 in 1 overs
India's Explosive Batting Show Cut Short as Fifth T20I Ends Without a Result
The fifth T20I between India and West Indies promised plenty of excitement, with Indian batters coming out aggressively. However, the match couldn't be completed and ended without a result.
Batting first, India raced to 118/5 in just 7.4 overs. Ishan Kishan played an explosive knock of 30 runs off just 10 balls, while Naman Dhir smashed 24 off only 6 deliveries, putting the West Indies bowlers under serious pressure.
West Indies, however, managed to fight back with regular wickets. Shamar Springer and Keemo Paul picked up two wickets each, preventing India from taking complete control despite the rapid scoring.
SpoRush Analysis: In our view, India's aggressive batting was the biggest highlight of this unfinished contest. Scoring 118 runs in just 46 deliveries showed their attacking intent, although losing five wickets in such a short period was also a concern.
With the match ending prematurely, it's difficult to say which team would have come out on top. India certainly made a strong start, but West Indies never had the opportunity to begin their chase.
In the end, what could have been an exciting series finale ended in disappointment, as both teams walked away without a result.
Scorecard
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| India | 118/5 (7.4 ov) |
Full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary: India vs West Indies
