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Lucknow T20I Abandoned Due to Dense Fog, Series Decider Set for Ahmedabad
LUCKNOW, INDIA – The highly anticipated fourth T20 international between India and South Africa was called off today at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow due to persistent and dense fog. Fans, eager to witness India potentially clinch the series, were left disappointed as umpires deemed the playing conditions unsafe after six separate inspections. The players remained in their dressing rooms as visibility remained severely hampered.
This is not the first time that an international cricket match has been abandoned due to fog. In 1998, a Test match between Pakistan and Zimbabwe in Faisalabad was also called off due to similar conditions. In this instance, the match was abandoned on the fourth day and was widely criticised for being premature. It was also used as a criticism that the PCB scheduled a test match in a place known for being foggy.
Despite the setback, the abandoned match resulted in a positive outcome for Zimbabwe, as the draw secured their first-ever Test series victory after 15 unsuccessful attempts.
The series now heads to Ahmedabad for the final T20I on Friday, December 19th. India currently leads the series 2-1 and will be aiming to seal the victory on home soil. South Africa, on the other hand, will be looking to level the series and end their tour on a positive note.
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