IND vs SA 4th T20I: Dense Fog Forces Match Abandonment in Lucknow. The India vs South Africa 4th T20I at the Ekana Cricket Stadium was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to dangerous visibility caused by dense fog on the field.
Initially, the game was meant to commence at 19:00 IST. However, amid persistent fog, officials postponed the toss until nearly two hours later, attempting to wait for visibility to improve. Unfortunately, the fog worsened throughout the evening, and the match was abandoned.
India entered the 4th T20I with a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. It was an important game for South Africa. A victory was needed for South Africa to keep their hopes alive in the series. With the match being abandoned, neither team gained points or an advantage, leaving the series uncertain going into the final match.
The fans who filled the stadium were disappointed. They could not watch any of the match, as their lengthy wait was in vain. The cancellation demonstrates the difficulties associated with winter sports scheduling in North India. The fog can disrupt sporting events frequently during this season.
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With the fourth T20I washed out, the focus now shifts to the fifth and final T20I, where both teams will look to finish the series on a strong note and avoid further weather-related disruptions.