Brief
Rain ends India-West Indies T20 final in Bengaluru, series tied 2-2
The rain‑affected finale at M Chinnaswamy Stadium saw India 118‑5 before play was called off, ending the series in a stalemate.
By Felo News Desk · Published
According to Al Jazeera, the deciding Twenty20 International between India and the West Indies at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium was abandoned after just 48 minutes of play because of heavy rain. The match, delayed by an hour and 45 minutes and reduced to nine overs per side, saw India reach 118‑5 in 7.4 overs, with Naman Dhir contributing an unbeaten 24 off six balls. Ishan Kishan struck the series' 100th six, sending Romario Shepherd over long leg. Over 20,000 spectators endured the weather, but the rain returned before a five‑over shootout could be attempted, leaving the five‑match series tied 2‑2.
Key facts
- The final T20I was abandoned after 48 minutes due to rain (aljazeera.com)
- India were 118-5 in 7.4 overs with Naman Dhir scoring 24 off six balls (aljazeera.com)
- The match was reduced to nine overs per side after a 1h45 delay (aljazeera.com)
- Over 20,000 fans were present at M Chinnaswamy Stadium (aljazeera.com)
- The series ended 2-2 after the rain‑hit finale (aljazeera.com)
Sources
- [1] aljazeera.com — originally reported as “India and West Indies denied a thrilling finale as rain hits final T20”
