India and West Indies are set to take on each other at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium in the series-deciding fifth T20I. The series hangs in the balance, with both teams winning two matches each. As fans get ready for another run-fest, the Bengaluru weather has sparked concern. As per the weather forecast, there is a high chance of rain during the game. While the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is one of the sporting venues with the best drainage systems in the world, it might still be difficult to conduct a match in case of heavy rain.
For now, he is in as cover, and the final call on whether he plays will be taken closer to the match, depending on Arshdeep’s condition. The toss is scheduled to take place at around 6:30 PM IST. As per AccuWeather , the chance of rain during this period is between 49 and 34 per cent. During the first three hours of the match, the chances of rain increase from 34 per cent to 40 per cent. Around 10 PM IST, Bengaluru is expected to have a 78 per cent chance of rainfall. However, the venue has not hosted an international match since the first Test against New Zealand in October 2024, and there have been no high-profile games apart from a handful of IPL matches during this period. The 36-year-old Bhuvneshwar was added to the Indian squad for this match after fellow pacer Arshdeep Singh sustained a blow to his bowling shoulder during the fourth T20I in Hyderabad.
