India and South Africa were set to play the fourth T20I at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow but the match was abandoned due to a very unusual reason. The reason for the match getting called-off is excessive fog - the situation never improved despite many inspections that took place. This is for the first time ever that an international match has been abandoned due to this reason. It is also important to note that this match was a very crucial decider as one win and India could have clinched the series and if Proteas would've won then the series would have been levelled.
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Now only one T20I match is left which will be played on December 19 and it is the last chance for India to clinch the series while South Africa will have a sign of relief and have a big opportunity to level the series.
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Before the start of the match, India was already struck by two blows as Axar Patel has been out due to some illness while Shubman Gill on the other hand suffered a toe injury.
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Injury concerns have been rising for India's vice-captain as this is his second injury in two consecutive months and with the T20 World Cup approaching the batter needs to be fit. Hence, Team India will now be looking forward to focus on his complete recovery as India will be playing their first match of T20 World Cup on February 7 against USA.