Excessive fog and low visibility in Lucknow have led to the fourth T20I between India and South Africa at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium the seeing any action and being abandoned.

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The fourth T20I between India and South Africa at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow has been called off due to dense fog and hazardous air quality. The toss could not take place despite multiple inspections by the umpires,

After six inspections, the umpires finally decide to call off the match. Poor visibility due to fog led to the abandonment. The officials waited three hours, hoping (against hope) for the weather to improve.

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After several inspections by the umpires, the fourth T20I match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow has been called off due to excessive fog.

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