Why was the India vs South Africa T20 match in Lucknow abandoned?

The match was abandoned due to dense fog and poor visibility, making it unsafe for play.

What was the air quality like in Lucknow during the T20 match?

Lucknow's air quality was in the 'moderate' category, with concerns raised by a player wearing a mask.

Has a cricket match ever been called off due to fog in India before?

This is the first major international T20 match in India to be called off primarily due to fog.

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Fog Halts India-South Africa T20 in Lucknow

17 Dec

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Summary

The India vs. South Africa T20 match was abandoned due to dense fog.
Hardik Pandya was observed wearing a mask amidst poor air quality.
Lucknow's air quality was in the 'moderate' category during the match.

Fog Halts India-South Africa T20 in Lucknow

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.