India-South Africa T20I delayed due to heavy fog in Lucknow
The highly anticipated fourth T20I between India and South Africa has been delayed due to heavy fog in Uttar Pradesh’s Lucknow. The match, which was scheduled to take place at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, has been put on hold as the thick fog has reduced visibility to a great extent.
The toss, which was originally scheduled to take place at 6:30 pm, could not take place as planned. The officials, after assessing the conditions, decided to call for an inspection at 6:50 pm to determine if the match could proceed. However, the visibility remained poor, and the officials were forced to call for another inspection at 7:30 pm.
The delay has left the fans and the players waiting anxiously for the match to begin. The series, which has been a closely contested one so far, has seen India take a 2-1 lead over South Africa. The Proteas will be looking to level the series, while India will be aiming to take an unassailable lead.
The heavy fog in Lucknow has been a persistent problem in recent days, with the city experiencing reduced visibility due to the weather conditions. The cricket stadium, which is located on the outskirts of the city, has been particularly affected, with the fog rolling in from the surrounding areas.
The Indian team, led by their captain, has been in good form in the series so far. The batsmen have been among the runs, while the bowlers have been able to restrict the South African batsmen. The team will be looking to continue their good form and take the series to a decisive fifth match.
On the other hand, the South African team has been struggling to find their rhythm in the series. The batsmen have been inconsistent, while the bowlers have been unable to make a significant impact. The team will be looking to turn their fortunes around and level the series.
The delay has also raised concerns about the possibility of the match being reduced to a shorter format. The Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method may come into play if the match is unable to be completed in its entirety. However, the officials will be hoping to get the match started as soon as possible and have a full game.
The fans, who have been waiting for the match to begin, will be disappointed by the delay. Many of them have been waiting for hours, braving the cold and foggy conditions to catch a glimpse of their favorite players in action. The delay will only add to their frustration, and they will be hoping that the match gets underway soon.
In the meantime, the players will be waiting anxiously in the dressing rooms, going through their warm-up routines and preparing themselves for the match. The Indian team will be looking to continue their dominance, while the South African team will be looking to stage a comeback.
As the wait continues, the officials will be keeping a close eye on the weather conditions, hoping that the fog clears up soon. The fans will be keeping their fingers crossed, hoping that the match gets underway as soon as possible. The series, which has been a thrilling one so far, deserves a fitting conclusion, and the fans will be hoping that the weather does not play spoilsport.
For now, the wait continues, and the fans will have to be patient. The officials will be doing everything in their power to get the match started, and the players will be ready to take the field as soon as the conditions improve. The India-South Africa T20I series has been a closely contested one, and the fans will be hoping that the match gets underway soon.
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