India vs West Indies 5th T20I Live Updates: Rain has stopped in Bengaluru after delaying the toss and the start of the fifth T20I between India and West Indies. The covers are coming off at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, and match officials are currently conducting an inspection. The cut-off time for a 5-over per side match is 9:41 PM The five-match series is currently tied at 2-2, with both teams aiming to clinch the decider. The high-scoring series has highlighted just how vulnerable even 220-plus totals can be in T20 cricket. West Indies have successfully chased down 250, defended 247 by 24 runs, and came close to overhauling a 224-run target in another contest. The series has pushed the bowlers to the limit, and India’s bowling attack, in particular, has come under scrutiny. With heavy rain forecast for Bengaluru, attention will also be on India’s Playing XI. The hosts have strengthened their squad with the addition of veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, whose inclusion could provide much-needed experience and control in the series decider. (Live Scorecard)
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