West Indies captain Shai Hope won the toss and opted to bowl vs India in the rain-affected fifth T20I, which is taking place at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The final T20I between India and West Indies will be a nine-over game due to consistent rain in Bengaluru. 

Team India are featuring with two changes as veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who was included as Arshdeep Singh's replacement in the squad, got a place in the playing XI and Shivam Dube was also included for the series decider in place of Nitish Kumar Reddy. 

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Captains at toss

Shai Hope (West Indies captain): We are going to bowl first. Rain around, but it's a good pitch. That gives us the best chance to chase it. We tend to have a lot of batters. Focus is on bowling, it's a shortened game. I just think we finish the series strong. Guys are looking forward to it.


Shreyas Iyer (India captain): Quick turnaround. The wicket looks pretty good. We just have to be aggressive, not get pressed too much. It's important that we seize the game. Important to put the best foot forward. They have a good array of shots, they have been playing solid and power packed cricket. We need to think about our strengths as well. Shivam Dube and Bhuvi come in for us - two changes.

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India vs West Indies playing XIs

India (Playing XI): Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson(w), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer(c), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Prince Yadav, Arshdeep Singh

West Indies (Playing XI): Shai Hope(w/c), Jewel Andrew, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, Keemo Paul, Shamar Springer, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph

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