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Out in the middle — Friday morning, 16 October

India and West Indies Set for T20I Series Decider in Bengaluru Tomorrow

The five-match T20I series is currently level at 2-2, with the final match scheduled to determine the winner.

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The story

With no men's international cricket played in the last 24 hours, attention now turns to the highly anticipated fifth and final T20I between India and West Indies. The series stands evenly poised at 2-2 after West Indies' impressive victory in Hyderabad on October 14.

The decisive encounter is scheduled for tomorrow, October 17, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, where both teams will vie for series glory. Fans can expect a thrilling contest as both sides look to cap off the tour with a win.

Series in play

West Indies tour of India, 2026. 5th T20I, series tied 2-2

Tables that matter

ICC Men's Test Team Rankings

Position: 1. Australia (126 pts), 2. South Africa (119 pts), 3. New Zealand (106 pts), 4. India (105 pts), 5. England (102 pts)

Note: Australia leads the Test rankings.

ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings

Position: 1. India (115 pts), 2. New Zealand (109 pts), 3. South Africa (104 pts), 4. Australia (102 pts), 5. Pakistan (100 pts)

Note: India holds the top spot in ODI cricket.

What we'll be watching

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