India-West Indies 5th T20I washed out; series ends 2-2: Details
What's the story
The five-match T20I series between India and West Indies was drawn 2-2 as the decider in Bengaluru was washed out. Incessant rain in the city delayed the start before WI elected to field in an eight-over-a-side affair. With fireworks all around the ground, the Men in Blue racked up 118/5 in 7.4 overs. Rain took over thereafter, and the match was called off.
Start
India's counter-attack in Powerplay
On yet another flat track, Abhishek Sharma took India off to an explosive start, smashing Keemo Paul for a monstrous six at mid-wicket. However, the dasher fell to Paul on the very next ball.
Ishan Kishan followed it with a blazing counter-attack off Romario Shepherd, who conceded 24 runs in the next over.
Shamar Joseph then dismissed Ishan, who smashed a 10-ball 30.
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Abhishek's record 70th six of 2026
Abhishek, who departed for a 4-ball 6, slammed his 70th six of the year. He now has the most T20I sixes in a calendar year (Full Member sides), surpassing Suryakumar Yadav. The latter recorded 68 maximums in 2022.