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Will Floods Threaten India vs West Indies T20 in Lucknow as Gomti Water Reaches Stadium?
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News18•05-10-2026, 19:45
Will Floods Threaten India vs West Indies T20 in Lucknow as Gomti Water Reaches Stadium?
- •Water from the Gomti River has entered areas surrounding the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, causing severe waterlogging.
- •Stadium management has assured that the first T20 match between India and West Indies will proceed as scheduled without disruption.
- •An underpass leading to the stadium has been closed as administration works to drain out the accumulated water.
- •Reports of administrative negligence have surfaced after a nearby drain overflowed and merged with the river.
- •Team India aims to start their T20 campaign with a win after securing a 2-1 victory in the recent ODI series.
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No, the Ekana Stadium management has assured that there will be no disruption to the match and the first T20 will start as scheduled, despite water from the Gomti River reaching near the stadium.
Waterlogging occurred because water from the Gomti River entered the surrounding areas and a large drain near the stadium overflowed and merged with the river. Reports also point to administrative negligence in managing the drain water.
Team India won the preceding three-match ODI series against the West Indies with a 2-1 margin.
