Smog Delays India-SA T20I in Lucknow; Hardik Pandya Wears Mask Amid Hazardous AQI

• India vs South Africa 4th T20I at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow, delayed due to heavy smog and low visibility.
• Hardik Pandya seen wearing a mask during warm-up as Lucknow's AQI hovered around a hazardous 400.
• Umpires conducted an inspection at 6:50 PM, with another scheduled for 7:30 PM.
• India leads the five-match series 2-1 and aims to seal the series in this match.
• Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath is expected to attend the match.

Why It Matters: Hazardous smog in Lucknow delayed the India-South Africa T20I, raising concerns for player safety.