Fog Halts India-South Africa T20 in Lucknow

Dense fog and poor visibility forced the cancellation of the India vs. South Africa T20 match in Lucknow. Hardik Pandya seen wearing a mask amidst air quality concerns.

The highly anticipated fourth T20I between India and South Africa in Lucknow was abandoned on Wednesday evening due to severe fog and poor visibility. Despite scheduled for a 6:30 pm toss, conditions worsened, making play impossible. India all-rounder Hardik Pandya was seen wearing a mask, an indication of the air quality concerns in the city.

Lucknow's air quality index was recorded in the 'moderate' category, with particulate matter 2.5 and 10 being the primary pollutants. While official readings were moderate, private monitoring sites indicated a higher AQI later in the evening. The India Meteorological Department issued a yellow fog alert, forecasting dense fog across northwest and central India.

The abandonment of the match has sparked debate regarding the BCCI's winter scheduling, particularly for night fixtures in North India during a season prone to fog and pollution. This incident marks the first major international cricket match in India to be canceled due to fog, leaving thousands of fans disappointed.

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