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.

Highlights | IND vs SA 4th T20I: The fourth T20 International between India and South Africa was abandoned without a single delivery being bowled on Wednesday after a dense layer of smog caused poor visibility at the Ekana Stadium.

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.

The match has been abandoned due to excessive fog at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow after 6 inspections on the night. The next and most probably final inspection has been set for 9:25 PM IST now as the umpires go back to the room after the 5th inspection.

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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.

India allrounder Hardik Pandya is currently wearing his protective mask. The fourth T20I against South Africa faces delays. The toss has been postponed due to dense fog at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, with visibility remaining poor. Match officials have scheduled the next ground inspection for 7:30 pm.

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