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LUCKNOW: The fourth T20I between India and South Africa has been called off due to excessive fog here on Wednesday.
The play was called off due to excessive fog, with conditions not conducive to play.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the city remained in the 400s, a level considered hazardous. Due to this, umpires remained concerned about visibility and six inspections took place before play was finally called off.
With this, India will head into the final fixture already 2-1 up in the series, whereas South Africa will be hoping to draw level.
The final and fifth T20I will be played in Ahmedabad on 19 December, which will also conclude South Africa’s all-format tour of India.
For the unversed, India won the T20I series opener by 101 runs, followed by a dominant comeback win for South Africa in the second match.
In the second T20I, the Proteas showcased their batting prowess and posted 213-4 in their 20 overs.
In reply, India were bowled out for 162-4 in 19.1 overs, thanks to a clinical bowling effort.
The Men in Blue bounced back with a seven-wicket victory after skittling South Africa for 117 in 20 overs.
The home side reached the target in 15.5 overs, losing only three wickets in the process, courtesy of Abhishek Sharma’s 35 from 18, which was laced with three sixes and three fours.
Earlier, India clinched the ODI series 2-1 while South Africa started the tour with a 2-0 sweep in the Test series.
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