<strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/indias-asia-cup-2018-squad-where-are-they-now/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">India</a></strong> have secured an unassailable lead of 3-1 with one more game to go against West Indies in the ongoing five-match series. Skipper Rohit Sharma has led the troops quite well so far and India is yet to lose a T20I series since the T20 World Cup 2021. Head coach Rahul Dravid and captain Rohit have combined well with two more months to go into the prestigious T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia.

India decided to rest the likes of Hardik Pandya, Shreyas Iyer, and R Ashwin for the fourth game and handed chances to Deepak Hooda, Sanju Samson and Ravi Bishnoi, which proved quite fruitful. The management also backed the youngster Avesh Khan despite his expensive outings in the previous two games and he came up with a match-winning performance of 2/17.

With the Asia Cup being held before the T20 World Cup 2022, India will be looking to check the form of the big players and hence, the fifth T20I will present a chance for the players on the bench.

Here is India&#8217;s predicted playing XI against West Indies in 5th T20I:

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-676614" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Rohit-Sharma-1.jpg" alt="Rohit Sharma" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-676614" class="wp-caption-text">Rohit Sharma (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

<strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/wi-vs-ind-rohit-sharma-loses-cool-seeing-rishabh-pants-casual-approach-in-effecting-run-out/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rohit Sharma</a></strong> scored a 16-ball 33 in the previous game, which included three sixes and two fours, at a strike rate of above 200. The right-hander has been looking to take advantage of the field restrictions in the powerplay. The skipper will be looking to end the series on a strong note to ensure he is in good form ahead of the upcoming big assignments.

Ishan Kishan has been on the bench for a while. He last played a T20I game against England in June. The left-hander was out of the playing XI for the three ODIs against West Indies and is yet to play a game in the Caribbean tour so far. He had a terrific home series against South Africa and is likely to get a chance for the fifth T20I.

Middle Order: Rishabh Pant (WK), Sanju Samson, Dinesh Karthik

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-679677" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Rishabh-Pant.jpg" alt="Rishabh Pant" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-679677" class="wp-caption-text">Rishabh Pant. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP) (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>

<strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/not-in-favour-of-opening-with-rishabh-pant-utilise-him-in-the-middle-order-reetinder-sodhi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rishabh Pant</a></strong> played an effective inning of a 31-ball 44 in the previous game. He has been consistent in recent times and has added a bit of destruction to his batting abilities, especially with the finisher role. Meanwhile, Sanju Samson came into the playing XI at the expense of Hardik Pandya in the previous game and made an impact with a 23-ball 30. His innings included two fours and a six and helped the side post a competitive total on the board. He has taken up responsibility in the last few innings and will be looking to continue his good form.

Dinesh Karthik started the series with a stunning match-winning innings in the first game but has not managed to produce big scores after that. With his ability to consistently find the gaps, Karthik will eye another good inning under his belt before the Asia Cup.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-674625" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Akar-Patel.jpg" alt="Axar Patel" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-674625" class="wp-caption-text">Axar Patel (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Deepak Hooda is likely to slot in at No. 3 again and he will have his chances at the role given that Shreyas Iyer was benched in the previous game. Hooda has been playing a versatile role from finishing the innings to playing at the top and he also adds up as sixth bowling option. Meanwhile,

Axar Patel showed good form with the bat in the previous game, as he smashed 2o runs in just the eight balls. With the ball, he did concede 48 in his four overs with Nicholas Pooran taking him to the cleaners, however, he picked two wickets.

Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-668098" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Bhuvneshwar-Kumar.jpg" alt="Bhuvneshwar Kumar" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-668098" class="wp-caption-text">Bhuvneshwar Kumar. (Photo by RODGER BOSCH / AFP) (Photo by RODGER BOSCH/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>

Kuldeep Yadav has been unlucky to miss out from the playing XI so far and he is likely to get the nod for the upcoming fixture. The spinner will replace Ravi Bishnoi, given the latter has already performed quite well whenever he has had chances.

Avesh Khan was the Player of the Match in the previous game and made a strong comeback after some dismal performances in the games before that. The right-arm quick has got the skillset needed to excel consistently and looked a lot more potent in the powerplay than in the middle overs.

Arshdeep Singh has been a revelation in the T20Is and has become a strong contender to make it to the T20 World Cup 2022. The left-arm seamer finished with 3/12 in the previous game and he can nail his yorkers in the death overs. The youngster will be looking to stack up performances with the big tournaments coming up.

<strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/there-mustve-been-some-deep-thinking-bhuvneshwar-kumar-on-suryakumar-yadav-opening-in-the-first-t20i/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bhuvneshwar Kumar</a></strong> has been India&#8217;s best bowler since the T20 World Cup 2021 and has been among the wickets column consistently. The veteran seamer has swung the new ball both ways in the powerplay and he has been in excellent rhythm in recent times. He is expected to play the final game to get enough game time before the Asia Cup and the T20 World Cup.

Team India in third ODI against West Indies

<p><strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/indias-asia-cup-2018-squad-where-are-they-now/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">India</a></strong> have secured an unassailable lead of 3-1 with one more game to go against West Indies in the ongoing five-match series. Skipper Rohit Sharma has led the troops quite well so far and India is yet to lose a T20I series since the T20 World Cup 2021. Head coach Rahul Dravid and captain Rohit have combined well with two more months to go into the prestigious T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia.</p>
<p>India decided to rest the likes of Hardik Pandya, Shreyas Iyer, and R Ashwin for the fourth game and handed chances to Deepak Hooda, Sanju Samson and Ravi Bishnoi, which proved quite fruitful. The management also backed the youngster Avesh Khan despite his expensive outings in the previous two games and he came up with a match-winning performance of 2/17.</p>
<p>With the Asia Cup being held before the T20 World Cup 2022, India will be looking to check the form of the big players and hence, the fifth T20I will present a chance for the players on the bench.</p>
<h3>Here is India’s predicted playing XI against West Indies in 5th T20I:</h3>
<h3>Openers: Rohit Sharma (C), Ishan Kishan</h3>
<figure id="attachment_676614" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-676614" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-676614" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Rohit-Sharma-1.jpg" alt="Rohit Sharma" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-676614" class="wp-caption-text">Rohit Sharma (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/wi-vs-ind-rohit-sharma-loses-cool-seeing-rishabh-pants-casual-approach-in-effecting-run-out/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rohit Sharma</a></strong> scored a 16-ball 33 in the previous game, which included three sixes and two fours, at a strike rate of above 200. The right-hander has been looking to take advantage of the field restrictions in the powerplay. The skipper will be looking to end the series on a strong note to ensure he is in good form ahead of the upcoming big assignments.</p>
<p>Ishan Kishan has been on the bench for a while. He last played a T20I game against England in June. The left-hander was out of the playing XI for the three ODIs against West Indies and is yet to play a game in the Caribbean tour so far. He had a terrific home series against South Africa and is likely to get a chance for the fifth T20I.</p>
<h3>Middle Order: Rishabh Pant (WK), Sanju Samson, Dinesh Karthik</h3>
<figure id="attachment_679677" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-679677" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-679677" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Rishabh-Pant.jpg" alt="Rishabh Pant" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-679677" class="wp-caption-text">Rishabh Pant. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP) (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/not-in-favour-of-opening-with-rishabh-pant-utilise-him-in-the-middle-order-reetinder-sodhi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rishabh Pant</a></strong> played an effective inning of a 31-ball 44 in the previous game. He has been consistent in recent times and has added a bit of destruction to his batting abilities, especially with the finisher role. Meanwhile, Sanju Samson came into the playing XI at the expense of Hardik Pandya in the previous game and made an impact with a 23-ball 30. His innings included two fours and a six and helped the side post a competitive total on the board. He has taken up responsibility in the last few innings and will be looking to continue his good form.</p>
<p>Dinesh Karthik started the series with a stunning match-winning innings in the first game but has not managed to produce big scores after that. With his ability to consistently find the gaps, Karthik will eye another good inning under his belt before the Asia Cup.</p>
<h3>All-rounders: Deepak Hooda, Axar Patel</h3>
<figure id="attachment_674625" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-674625" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-674625" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Akar-Patel.jpg" alt="Axar Patel" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-674625" class="wp-caption-text">Axar Patel (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Deepak Hooda is likely to slot in at No. 3 again and he will have his chances at the role given that Shreyas Iyer was benched in the previous game. Hooda has been playing a versatile role from finishing the innings to playing at the top and he also adds up as sixth bowling option. Meanwhile,</p>
<p>Axar Patel showed good form with the bat in the previous game, as he smashed 2o runs in just the eight balls. With the ball, he did concede 48 in his four overs with Nicholas Pooran taking him to the cleaners, however, he picked two wickets.</p>
<h3>Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh,&nbsp;Bhuvneshwar Kumar</h3>
<figure id="attachment_668098" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-668098" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-668098" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Bhuvneshwar-Kumar.jpg" alt="Bhuvneshwar Kumar" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-668098" class="wp-caption-text">Bhuvneshwar Kumar. (Photo by RODGER BOSCH / AFP) (Photo by RODGER BOSCH/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Kuldeep Yadav has been unlucky to miss out from the playing XI so far and he is likely to get the nod for the upcoming fixture. The spinner will replace Ravi Bishnoi, given the latter has already performed quite well whenever he has had chances.</p>
<p>Avesh Khan was the Player of the Match in the previous game and made a strong comeback after some dismal performances in the games before that. The right-arm quick has got the skillset needed to excel consistently and looked a lot more potent in the powerplay than in the middle overs.</p>
<p>Arshdeep Singh has been a revelation in the T20Is and has become a strong contender to make it to the T20 World Cup 2022. The left-arm seamer finished with 3/12 in the previous game and he can nail his yorkers in the death overs. The youngster will be looking to stack up performances with the big tournaments coming up.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/there-mustve-been-some-deep-thinking-bhuvneshwar-kumar-on-suryakumar-yadav-opening-in-the-first-t20i/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bhuvneshwar Kumar</a></strong> has been India’s best bowler since the T20 World Cup 2021 and has been among the wickets column consistently. The veteran seamer has swung the new ball both ways in the powerplay and he has been in excellent rhythm in recent times. He is expected to play the final game to get enough game time before the Asia Cup and the T20 World Cup.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/indias-asia-cup-2018-squad-where-are-they-now/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">India</a></strong> have secured an unassailable lead of 3-1 with one more game to go against West Indies in the ongoing five-match series. Skipper Rohit Sharma has led the troops quite well so far and India is yet to lose a T20I series since the T20 World Cup 2021. Head coach Rahul Dravid and captain Rohit have combined well with two more months to go into the prestigious T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia.</p>
<p>India decided to rest the likes of Hardik Pandya, Shreyas Iyer, and R Ashwin for the fourth game and handed chances to Deepak Hooda, Sanju Samson and Ravi Bishnoi, which proved quite fruitful. The management also backed the youngster Avesh Khan despite his expensive outings in the previous two games and he came up with a match-winning performance of 2/17.</p>
<p>With the Asia Cup being held before the T20 World Cup 2022, India will be looking to check the form of the big players and hence, the fifth T20I will present a chance for the players on the bench.</p>
<h3>Here is India&#8217;s predicted playing XI against West Indies in 5th T20I:</h3>
<h3>Openers: Rohit Sharma (C), Ishan Kishan</h3>
<figure id="attachment_676614" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-676614" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-676614" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Rohit-Sharma-1.jpg" alt="Rohit Sharma" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-676614" class="wp-caption-text">Rohit Sharma (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/wi-vs-ind-rohit-sharma-loses-cool-seeing-rishabh-pants-casual-approach-in-effecting-run-out/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rohit Sharma</a></strong> scored a 16-ball 33 in the previous game, which included three sixes and two fours, at a strike rate of above 200. The right-hander has been looking to take advantage of the field restrictions in the powerplay. The skipper will be looking to end the series on a strong note to ensure he is in good form ahead of the upcoming big assignments.</p>
<p>Ishan Kishan has been on the bench for a while. He last played a T20I game against England in June. The left-hander was out of the playing XI for the three ODIs against West Indies and is yet to play a game in the Caribbean tour so far. He had a terrific home series against South Africa and is likely to get a chance for the fifth T20I.</p>
<h3>Middle Order: Rishabh Pant (WK), Sanju Samson, Dinesh Karthik</h3>
<figure id="attachment_679677" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-679677" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-679677" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Rishabh-Pant.jpg" alt="Rishabh Pant" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-679677" class="wp-caption-text">Rishabh Pant. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP) (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/not-in-favour-of-opening-with-rishabh-pant-utilise-him-in-the-middle-order-reetinder-sodhi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rishabh Pant</a></strong> played an effective inning of a 31-ball 44 in the previous game. He has been consistent in recent times and has added a bit of destruction to his batting abilities, especially with the finisher role. Meanwhile, Sanju Samson came into the playing XI at the expense of Hardik Pandya in the previous game and made an impact with a 23-ball 30. His innings included two fours and a six and helped the side post a competitive total on the board. He has taken up responsibility in the last few innings and will be looking to continue his good form.</p>
<p>Dinesh Karthik started the series with a stunning match-winning innings in the first game but has not managed to produce big scores after that. With his ability to consistently find the gaps, Karthik will eye another good inning under his belt before the Asia Cup.</p>
<h3>All-rounders: Deepak Hooda, Axar Patel</h3>
<figure id="attachment_674625" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-674625" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-674625" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Akar-Patel.jpg" alt="Axar Patel" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-674625" class="wp-caption-text">Axar Patel (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Deepak Hooda is likely to slot in at No. 3 again and he will have his chances at the role given that Shreyas Iyer was benched in the previous game. Hooda has been playing a versatile role from finishing the innings to playing at the top and he also adds up as sixth bowling option. Meanwhile,</p>
<p>Axar Patel showed good form with the bat in the previous game, as he smashed 2o runs in just the eight balls. With the ball, he did concede 48 in his four overs with Nicholas Pooran taking him to the cleaners, however, he picked two wickets.</p>
<h3>Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar</h3>
<figure id="attachment_668098" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-668098" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-668098" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Bhuvneshwar-Kumar.jpg" alt="Bhuvneshwar Kumar" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-668098" class="wp-caption-text">Bhuvneshwar Kumar. (Photo by RODGER BOSCH / AFP) (Photo by RODGER BOSCH/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Kuldeep Yadav has been unlucky to miss out from the playing XI so far and he is likely to get the nod for the upcoming fixture. The spinner will replace Ravi Bishnoi, given the latter has already performed quite well whenever he has had chances.</p>
<p>Avesh Khan was the Player of the Match in the previous game and made a strong comeback after some dismal performances in the games before that. The right-arm quick has got the skillset needed to excel consistently and looked a lot more potent in the powerplay than in the middle overs.</p>
<p>Arshdeep Singh has been a revelation in the T20Is and has become a strong contender to make it to the T20 World Cup 2022. The left-arm seamer finished with 3/12 in the previous game and he can nail his yorkers in the death overs. The youngster will be looking to stack up performances with the big tournaments coming up.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/there-mustve-been-some-deep-thinking-bhuvneshwar-kumar-on-suryakumar-yadav-opening-in-the-first-t20i/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bhuvneshwar Kumar</a></strong> has been India&#8217;s best bowler since the T20 World Cup 2021 and has been among the wickets column consistently. The veteran seamer has swung the new ball both ways in the powerplay and he has been in excellent rhythm in recent times. He is expected to play the final game to get enough game time before the Asia Cup and the T20 World Cup.</p>

Ishan Kishan is likely to play the final T20I of the series.

WI vs IND: India’s Predicted Playing XI for 5th T20I

India have secured an unassailable lead of 3-1 with one more game to go against West Indies in the ongoing five-match series