India vs South Africa 4th T20I interrupted by fog and injury
India’s 4th T20I against South Africa in the five-match series in Lucknow on December 17, 2025 was thrown off schedule when thick fog pushed back the toss, while Shubman Gill was ruled out with a toe injury — a twist that forced India into a late reshuffle at Ekana Stadium.
With India 2–1 up, the hosts knew a win would wrap up the series before the finale, but South Africa arrived determined to drag it to a decider. Gill admitted the frustration, saying, “It’s tough to miss a game like this, but I’ll back the boys from the sidelines.” India’s camp insisted the swap wouldn’t derail plans: “We trust the depth in this squad,” a team source said, as Sanju Samson stepped into the XI.
South Africa captain Aiden Markram kept it simple: “Conditions change, but the mindset doesn’t — we’re here to compete.”