Fourth T20I canceled due to foggy weather in Lucknow
No action took place in the fourth T20I match between India and South Africa because of low visibility caused by fog in Lucknow. With India ahead in the series 2-1, they are guaranteed to extend their unbeaten run in T20I series to 15 matches. The final match of the series is planned for Friday in Ahmedabad. The air quality index (AQI) in Lucknow was reported to be in the range of the low to mid 400s, considered hazardous, but the umpires expressed more concern over the visibility. During their examinations, one of the umpires went to a boundary to try to see the white ball placed beside the pitch. Six inspections were conducted before it was ultimately decided to call off the game at 9:26 PM. Cricket in the winter months of northern India has always been a topic of debate, and not merely for visibility issues. The BCCI had initially planned a Test for South Africa in Delhi but reconsidered after recognizing that Delhi would host a Test just before Diwali, a time when air quality in northern India tends to fall to unhealthy and perilous levels. South Africa’s tour concludes on Friday in Ahmedabad. Over the course of this highly fruitful tour, they defeated India 2-0 in the Tests and pushed for a decider in the ODI series, which India clinched 2-1. India recorded two convincing victories in what is their strongest format, going 2-1 ahead in the T20Is, yet they couldn’t finalize the series before the last match due to the poor visibility in Lucknow. Jasprit Bumrah, who missed the previous match for personal reasons, was present with the team in Lucknow, which could serve as a positive for India heading into the final match, taking place in Bumrah’s home city.
Published: 2025-12-17 16:31:00
source: www.espncricinfo.com
