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Shubman Gill-led India suffered a crushing 30-run defeat in the 1st Test against South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday, November 16. India suffered a batting collapse in their second innings as the hosts failed to chase down the target of 124 runs to go 1-0 down in the two-match series against the Proteas.
Chasing 124 on a rank turner at the Eden Gardens, India got trapped in their own spin web as they lost wickets at regular intervals to get bundled out for a paltry 93 runs. With Shubman Gill not available to bat due to a neck injury, Washington Sundar top-scored for India with a gritty 32 off 92 balls, but it was not enough to take the hosts home.
Earlier, South Africa rode on an unbeaten 55 from skipper Temba Bavuma to post 153 runs on the board in their second innings and set up a 124-run target for India. Bavuma, who batted with composure and showcased his defensive technique, was the only batter to score a half-century in the game.
South Africa move to 2nd spot, India drop to 4th on WTC points table:
South Africa moved to the second spot on the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 points table after bagging their first Test victory in India after 15 years. The Proteas, who began their title defence against Pakistan last month, have now won two out of three Tests in the ongoing cycle.
South Africa have a PCT of 66.67 and are only behind Australia, who are at the top spot with three wins in three matches in the WTC 2025-27 cycle so far. India, who have now suffered three defeats in the ongoing WTC cycle, are in the 4th spot with a win PCT of 54.17. Sri Lanka are in the third spot with a PCT of 66.67.
India suffered their fourth Test defeat in their last six matches at home after losing to South Africa in the Kolkata Test. India lost 3-0 to New Zealand in a three-match series at home last year, which ended their 12-year unbeaten run at home. The defeat against South Africa also marked India's second loss while chasing a total of 150 runs at home under head coach Gautam Gambhir.
