India vs South Africa 4th T20I gets abandoned: Here's why
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The fourth T20I of the five-match series between hosts India and South Africa on December 17 at the iconic Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow has been abandoned. The reason being dense fog. The series has been a rollercoaster ride so far, with India sealing the opener. Although the Proteas bounced back in Mullanpur, India thrashed them in Dharamsala. Here's more.
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India and South Africa's H2H record in T20Is
Overall, in T20Is, the two teams have met each other 34 times in T20Is, as per ESPNcricinfo. Team India has won 20 matches, with South Africa pocketing 13 wins (NR: 1). On Indian soil, the two sides have faced each other 15 times. The head-to-head record here is tied (7-7) as one of their games got abandoned due to rain.
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India own a 100% win record in Lucknow (T20Is)
India have played three T20I matches here in Lucknow. They have secured a 100% win record so far, beating the likes of New Zealand, Sri Lanka and West Indies. This will be South Africa's 1st T20I at this venue.
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Lucknow T20I sees the toss get delayed before abandonment
The 4th T20I saw the toss get delayed. It was supposed to take place at 6:30pm IST but thick fog delayed the same. An inspection took place at 6:50pm, before it got pushed to 7:30pm, 8:00pm, 8:30pm, 9:00pm and 9:25pm. Thereafter, the match was abandoned.
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No Shubman Gill for the 4th IND-SA T20I
The Indian cricket team was set to be without Shubman Gill for the 4th T20I against South Africa. As per Cricbuzz, Gill has suffered a foot injury and this ruled him out for this match. Gill, who recently returned from an injury, has been poor in the ongoing T20I series. His scores read 4, 0 and 28 from three matches.