The 4th T20 of India vs South Africa was held at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, with India leading the five-match series 2-1. A win here would have given India the series with a game to spare and extended their streak to 14 consecutive T20I series victories.
The fourth T20I was abandoned due to heavy fog, with no toss possible despite multiple inspections by the umpires. The match was officially called off at 9:25 PM IST, disappointing fans who had gathered at the venue. India continues to lead the five-match T20I series 2-1 under captain Suryakumar Yadav.
India and South Africa will meet next in the fifth and final T20I on Friday, December 19, where the weather is expected to be clear. With only one match remaining, India cannot lose the series and will win it 3-1 if they secure a victory, while South Africa needs a win to level the series 2-2.
Shubman Gill, who was ruled out of the fourth T20I due to an ankle injury suffered during a net session, will also miss the fifth T20I. He is expected to return after a break, as India has no international matches scheduled from December 20 to January 10, before hosting New Zealand for an ODI and T20I series.
India vs South Africa 4th T20 2025: Why was the match abandoned?
The fourth T20I of India vs South Africa at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to excessive fog. The conditions were not anticipated to improve because fog usually gets denser at night. Officials decided to postpone the game after waiting and performing inspections.
Because of the abandonment, India cannot lose the five-match T20I series, while South Africa can only level the series by winning the final game. The decision also triggered criticism from fans, who questioned the scheduling of matches in North India during a period known for fog and smog, especially after the previous T20I in Dharamsala was also played in difficult conditions.
Shubman Gill would not have played even if the match had gone ahead, as he was ruled out of the series due to a toe injury. His absence could have opened the door for Sanju Samson to return as an opener, giving him another opportunity to stake a claim for a spot ahead of the T20 World Cup.
Weather and Pitch Report for India vs South Africa 4th T20
The weather in Lucknow for the 4th T20 of India vs South Africa was dry with no chance of rain. The weather was dry, with daytime temperatures around 19°C and nighttime temperatures dropping to 11°C, with excessive fog.
The pitch at Ekana Stadium was good for batting, with a nice bounce for confident shots. Fast bowlers could have gotten some help in the early overs, but less than at Dharamsala. The team winning the toss would have probably bowled first and tried to keep the score around 170–180 runs.
FAQs
Q. Where was the 4th T20 between India and South Africa held?
A. The 4th T20 between India and South Africa was at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.
Q. What is the current India vs South Africa series score?
A. India leads the five-match India vs South Africa series 2-1.
Q. Who is close to breaking Virat Kohli’s T20 record?
A. Abhishek Sharma is close to breaking the record for most T20 runs in a calendar year by an Indian.
Q. What is the weather forecast for the match?
A. Dry weather with a maximum of 19°C and a minimum of 11°C, with no rain expected.
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