The fourth T20 International between India and South Africa in Lucknow was abandoned without a ball bowled on Thursday due to dense fog, severely affecting visibility at the Ekana Cricket Stadium
.
The Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) has promptly announced a full refund process for all ticket holders, acknowledging the disappointment for fans who had travelled for the match
.
Refund Process Details
UPCA Secretary Prem Manohar Gupta detailed the refund procedure, which began on Friday morning
. The process is streamlined based on how tickets were purchased:
- Online Tickets: Fans who bought tickets online will receive an automatic refund to their original payment method. Only the service charges will be deducted
.
Offline Tickets: For those who purchased tickets physically, special refund counters have been set up at the Ekana Cricket Stadium to process refunds
The association also expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to supporters
.
Series Context and What’s Next
The abandonment leaves the five-match series poised at 2-1 in favor of India. The decisive fifth and final match is scheduled to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday
. Both teams will now travel to Ahmedabad for the series finale, with India aiming to secure a series win on home soil.
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