Ind vs SA 4th T20 Abandoned Due to Fog in Lucknow
The Ind vs SA 4th T20, scheduled for 17 December 2025 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, was abandoned without a single delivery bowled due to extreme fog and poor visibility. Thick smog engulfed the venue, making it unsafe for play and forcing officials to call off the match. With no toss or action possible, the game was recorded as a no-result washout, leaving both teams and fans disappointed as weather conditions overtook what promised to be a crucial contest in the five-match series.
With conditions deemed unsafe for players, umpires conducted multiple inspections throughout the evening, but visibility failed to improve sufficiently for play to commence. The washout was a major setback for supporters who turned out in large numbers, and it sparked debate about scheduling international fixtures in northern India during peak winter months when fog and smog are common.
India vs South Africa - 4th T20I • Lucknow
South Africa tour of India, 2025 • 17 December 2025
What This Match Result Means
The abandonment of the 4th T20I due to dense fog has significant implications for the series dynamics. With the game yielding no result, both India and South Africa retain their positions from the preceding match, and the series scoreline remains unchanged. For India, it meant missing an early opportunity to seal the five-match series before the final encounter; for South Africa, it denied a crucial chance to level the contest and build momentum. The washout also reignited discussions around fixture scheduling and venue selection in winter months, particularly in northern India where fog and smog are persistent hazards. Ultimately, the series was left to be decided in the 5th T20I in Ahmedabad, adding extra significance and pressure to that final clash.
