IND vs SA 4th T20I LIVE: Match called off

India cricket team will be aiming to seal a series win against South Africa as they take on the visitors in the IND vs SA 4th T20I. With just 7 games left for the T20 World Cup 2026, Suryakumar Yadav and co. will be looking to extend their winning run, having bounced back from a loss in the 2nd T20I. India will be without the services of Axar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah. Shahbaz Ahmed has been named as a replacement for the all-rounder.

IND vs SA 4th T20I match details

Match: India vs South Africa 4th T20I
Date: December 17 (Wednesday)
Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Format: T20I
Toss time: 7 PM
Match time: 7.30 PM

IND vs SA 4th T20I LIVE

This Live Blog has Ended

17/12/2025 21:32

IND vs SA 4th T20I LIVE: Match called off

17/12/2025 21:29

After six inspections, the IND vs SA 4th T20I has been called off due to excessive fog in Lucknow. India lead 2-1 in the series. South Africa now stand a chance only to level the series, with the final T20i set to take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on December 19.

IND vs SA 4th T20I LIVE: Final inspection?

17/12/2025 21:03

The umpires are out for the sixth inspection as the toss is yet to take place at the Ekana in the IND vs SA 4th T20I. The game, which was scheduled to commence at 7.30 PM, has been delayed so far due to fog.

IND vs SA 4th T20I LIVE: Another inspection loading

17/12/2025 21:00

The delay ensues as another inspection is scheduled to take place at 9.25 PM

IND vs SA 4th T20I LIVE: One more inspection

17/12/2025 20:37

IND vs SA 4th T20I LIVE: Delay again

17/12/2025 20:34

The umpires have decided to conduct yet another inspection. Do the umpires really believe that conditions will improve in 30 minutes?

IND vs SA 4th T20I LIVE: Will the game happen?

17/12/2025 20:31

The umpires have finished yet another round of inspection and now have convened in the middle of the ground. The fog seems to have only gotten denser. They are now having a word with BCCI VP Rajiv Shukla

IND vs SA 4th T20I LIVE: Another inspection underway

17/12/2025 20:07

The umpires are out in the middle to have another inspection as the start of the IND vs SA 4th T20I in Lucknow continues to be delayed to fog.

IND vs SA 4th T20I LIVE: Wait ensues!

17/12/2025 19:59

After a round of inspection, the umpires decide to take another look at 8.30 PM. Commentator Robin Uthappa is absoluely furious with the officials.

IND vs SA 4th T20I LIVE: Next inspection coming up

17/12/2025 19:53

IND vs SA 4th T20I LIVE: Is the game all but cancelled?

17/12/2025 19:52

The last three members from the Indian camp are also leaving the field. Top notch planning and preparation from the BCCI, about 50 days out from the WC. #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/NFrz8nDe8R
— Lalith Kalidas (@lal__kal) December 17, 2025

IND vs SA 4th T20I LIVE: Why is the roller out?

17/12/2025 19:44

IND vs SA 4th T20I LIVE: Should players take part in such conditions?

17/12/2025 19:34

Hardik Pandya spotted wearing a mask ahead of the match in Lucknow. The current AQI in Lucknow is 490 (hazardous). It’s downright dangerous for people to be playing sport in such conditions. pic.twitter.com/rlZodZKC6t
— Nikhil Naz (@NikhilNaz) December 17, 2025

IND vs SA 4th T20I LIVE: Another inspection done

17/12/2025 19:20

The umpires conduct another insepction out in the middle and they are now walking off the field. The next insepction is at 8 PM

IND vs SA 4th T29I LIVE: Check out squads

17/12/2025 18:58

South Africa Squad: Reeza Hendricks, Quinton de Kock(w), Aiden Markram(c), Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Baartman, David Miller, Keshav Maharaj, George Linde, Tony de Zorzi, Lutho Sipamla, Kwena Maphaka

India Squad: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma(w), Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Shahbaz Ahmed, Sanju Samson, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah

IND vs SA 4th T20I: Fog or Smog?

17/12/2025 18:56

The toss for IND vs SA 4th T20I at the Ekana stadium has been delayed. While the reason is fog, pollution of course has a huge role to play.

IND vs SA 4th T20I LIVE: Toss further delayed

17/12/2025 18:50

As per Cricbuzz, the toss has been further delayed due to fog, with the next inspection set to take place at 7.30 PM IST.

IND vs SA 4th T20I LIVE: Not a good scene for players

17/12/2025 18:48

Hardik Pandya wearing a mask during warm up. Match is delayed due to thick fog. pic.twitter.com/uP0OhozGlz
— RCBIANS OFFICIAL (@RcbianOfficial) December 17, 2025

IND vs SA 4th T20I LIVE: CONFIRMED

17/12/2025 18:32

Cricbuzz has confirmed that vice-captain Shubman Gill has indeed been ruled out of the IND vs SA 4th T20I due to a foot injury. This comes just weeks after he returned to action following a neck injury that he sustained during the IND vs SA 1st Test at Eden Gardens.

IND vs SA 4th T20I LIVE: Gill injured?

17/12/2025 18:32

As per the Times of India, Shubman Gill has sustained a toe injury and will be unavailable for the game in Lucknow. Sanju Samson is set to replace him in the playing XI, as per reports.

IND vs SA 4th T20I LIVE: Match starts soon

17/12/2025 18:30

Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of the IND vs SA 4th T20I in Lucknow. The toss, which was supposed to take place at 7 PM, has been delayed. An inspection will now take place at 6.50 PM. The reason for the delay in the toss is due to fog, as per the BCCI's update.

Cricket India vs South Africa India Cricket South Africa Cricket