A view of Ekana Cricket Stadium shrouded in dense fog ahead of the fourth T20 International between India and South Africa, in Lucknow, on December 17, 2025.
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The fourth T20 International between India and South Africa was called off without a ball being bowled on Wednesday (December 17, 2025) due to poor visibility caused by a dense layer of smog at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.
The toss was delayed as a blanket of smog enveloped the ground, and following multiple inspections, the umpires eventually abandoned the match.
India lead the five-match series 2-1. The final match in the series will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday (December 19) in Aurangabad.
The BCCI’s Tours and Fixtures Committee’s decision to slot matches in the eastern and northern regions of the country during winters has certainly come under scanner.
Published – December 17, 2025 07:53 pm IST
