India suffered a humiliating 408-run loss towards South Africa within the second Check of the two-match collection in Guwahati on Wednesday, November 27. It was an embarrassing defeat as they have been additionally whitewashed 0-2, having misplaced the primary Check in Kolkata.
Chasing a mammoth 549-run goal within the last innings, the hosts entered the fifth day with eight wickets remaining. Nonetheless, they failed to point out sufficient resistance to attract the sport, being bundled out for simply 140 runs in 63.5 overs. The 408-run loss was additionally their biggest-ever margin of defeat by runs in Check cricket.
South Africa scripted historical past, profitable a Check collection in India for the primary time after 25 years. Following the powerful loss, followers slammed the hosts and the administration with outrage that has sparked on social media.
“When India loses at house, you already know it’s dangerous. Humiliation effectively and actually accomplished,” a fan wrote on X.
“489 & 260 vs 201 & 140.The scorecard says South Africa gained by 408 runs… However the fact is: Gautam Gambhir defeated India lengthy earlier than this match even began. Take away seniors ➝ Destroy dressing room ➝ Kill Check mindset. Consequence = 408-run humiliation. #INDvsSA #Disgrace,” one other consumer tweeted.
Under are another reactions from followers on X –
This was the third collection whitewash for the hosts at house, following their defeats to South Africa (0-2) in 2000 and New Zealand (0-3) in 2024.
India proceed to undergo at house below Gautam Gambhir in Checks
The depressing run in house Checks below Gautam Gambhir has solely gotten worse with the defeat towards South Africa within the second Check. This was their second whitewash at house throughout two consecutive years, having misplaced 0-3 to New Zealand in 2024 as talked about above.
Their dominance at house has hit all-time low below Gambhir. In seven Checks thus far, they’ve misplaced 5, with their solely two wins coming within the earlier collection towards the West Indies.
Publish the defeat towards South Africa in 2000, they’d misplaced solely two house collection earlier than dropping towards New Zealand in 2024. They’ve now dropped to the fifth place within the World Check Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings with simply 4 wins in 9 matches.
Edited by Rishab Vm