India’s 12-Series Home Winning Streak Ends Following Bengaluru Washout

The five-match T20I series between India and West Indies concluded in a 2-2 draw after the final fixture in Bengaluru was abandoned due to rain on October 17, 2026. While the weather prevented a definitive result, the shortened contest at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium featured high-octane cameos from India’s top order before the match was called off.

and provided rapid scoring before the weather intervened.

The washout carries significant weight for India’s statistical record at home. The series draw officially ended India’s 12-series winning streak in home bilateral T20Is.

Initially reduced to a nine-over-per-side shootout following an early rain delay, the match saw India reach 118/5 in 7.4 overs. The aggressive approach was led by Ishan Kishan, who top-scored with a blistering 30 runs off just 10 deliveries. The momentum was maintained by Naman Dhir, who struck an unbeaten 24 off only six balls, a knock that included three sixes.

The match also marked the return of veteran seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar to the Indian T20I lineup. It was his first appearance for the national side in 1,437 days, nearly four years since his last outing. However, the second interruption of rain arrived before the West Indies innings could begin, denying Bhuvneshwar the opportunity to bowl his first over in the comeback.

Shai Hope Claims Player of the Series

West Indies captain Shai Hope was named Player of the Series for his consistent dominance throughout the tour. Hope finished as the leading run-scorer with 261 runs across four innings, a tally that included two centuries. His performance was instrumental in allowing the visitors to compete for a series win on Indian soil, a feat they nearly achieved before the Bengaluru weather intervened.

The T20I trophy was shared after the series concluded in a stalemate.

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