"KL Rahul 15.0 failed again": Twitter reacts to batter’s Guwahati Test failures vs South Africa

The India National Cricket Team has had a really disappointing start while chasing the daunting and record target of 549 runs against South Africa at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Indian openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal failed to get off to a start the hosts needed on Day 4.

After Marco Jansen removed Jaiswal for 13, KL Rahul made the mistake under pressure and lost his wicket to the Proteas spinner Simon Harmer early in the innings at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. Simon Harmer floated a delivery outside off, tempting Rahul to step forward.

KL Rahul fails again as India slips to 21/2 against South Africa in Guwahati

The ball spun sharply off the pitch, and Rahul misjudged it, attempting a rushed shot across the line. The ball beat the bat completely and crashed into the stumps, sending the bails flying. The right-handed batter was dismissed for just 6, as India found themselves in trouble at 21 for 2.

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Even in the first innings, Rahul was unsettled by the South African spinner Keshav Maharaj for 22 runs off 63 balls in Guwahati. The Karnataka batter has been one of the biggest disappointments for India in the ongoing two-match Test series against South Africa.

He could make only 39 and 1 runs during the team’s crushing 30-run defeat in the first Test against the Proteas side at the Eden Gardens, and now he has yet again let his team down in Guwahati. Before the South Africa Test series, Rahul had a miserable Australia tour, scoring 11 and 38 runs in two ODIs.

KL Rahul faces fans' fury after another poor show

Even against South Africa A, the middle-order batter could not score more than 50 runs across the two innings. However, Rahul had smashed a fifty and a hundred against the West Indies, but his inconsistent performances in whites are slowly becoming a headache for the Indian side.

Following another flop show in whites, fans have been slamming Rahul for not stepping up to be a senior player in this tough situation. Many questioned his place in India’s Test XI, while some suggested he retire from the format to make space for a deserving player.

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Here's how fans react to KL Rahul's flop show in Guwahati Test:

• Technique God
• The man, the myth, the legend

KL rahul 15.0 failed once again. Never expect KL Rahul to play for india in the month of November. pic.twitter.com/qfUZ0RgX7d

— 𝐻𝟣𝟩 (@rishabhhive) November 25, 2025

Specialist batter KL Rahul - 35 bat avg,
Bowling AR Ravindra Jadeja - 38 bat avg

- One of the biggest parchi of Indian cricket in history. Not a single test batter survived for 50+ test matches with batting average of 35 & KL has played 67 matches & Agarkar still won't drop him!

— Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) November 25, 2025

Kl Rahul in T20s 🤡 🤡 🤡
Kl Rahul in Test 🤡 🤡 🤡
Kl Rahul in India 🤡 🤡 🤡
Kl Rahul outside India 🤡 🤡 🤡
Kl Rahul in RCB 🤡 🤡 🤡
Kl Rahul in LSG & DC 🤡 🤡 🤡
Kl Rahul in Knockouts 🤡 🤡 🤡
Kl Rahul in finals 🤡 🤡 🤡 pic.twitter.com/3QhLwovwPl

— Sapphire⁴⁵ (@EpicRohit45) November 25, 2025

KL rahul is the worst batsmen india have ever produced, guy is with 24x7 constipated face.

— Dr. Aashish Yd (@chinmocho) November 25, 2025

Can't bat
Can't field

Why KL Rahul is playing in test team?pic.twitter.com/zfmibGmNav

— HARSHIT 🕷 (@I_am_Harshit_17) November 25, 2025

Five reasons why KL Rahul should retire from Test cricket:
• Weak vs spinners
• Weak vs fast bowling
• No intent to score
• Never makes daddy hundreds
• Many youngsters still waiting because of him pic.twitter.com/5ThMMdEPmG

— Saurabh (@rajesh_3456) November 25, 2025

A country in which KL rahul is considered top cricketer to play for country can never be serious about its sports

— . (@finehaihum) November 24, 2025

For someone like KL Rahul to average 35 after 67 tests doesn't sit right with me. Bro's a way better batsman than that number. pic.twitter.com/9xz2TEN1xq

— Heisenberg ☢ (@internetumpire) November 25, 2025

Experienced KL Rahul in his 69.0 version at his favorite position in series against south africa

Runs - 68
Innings - 4
Average - 17

Biggest fraud indian cricket had ever produced 😭😭

— Saksham Garg (@sakshamgarg45) November 25, 2025

KL Rahul’s 100.0 version failed again.

This parchi has been averaging 35 and still playing Test cricket for India when we have better players waiting outside yet nobody says a word against him. 🤡 pic.twitter.com/DdGe1QeXTJ

— Rohan💫 (@rohann__45) November 25, 2025

Interesting take from Dinesh Karthik, who mentioned the lack of intent in the dismissal of KL Rahul, which is rightly so.

When you try too hard to protect yourself, you become vulnerable. The wicket isn't deadly, and you can easily survive 100-150 deliveries if you're firm.

— Rajeesh Nair 🇮🇳 (@irajeeshnair) November 25, 2025

Kl Rahul most inconsistent and most talented , in current situation Jack Crawley is one such batsman

You can't rely on both of them and they might produce one or 2 magical innings in between.#INDvsSA #AUSvsENG

— Suresh Pandey (@surepande) November 25, 2025

ODI captain also 🤣 @BCCI & Gambhir will proud about KL Rahul,Pant performances today!

— VJ Shanky (@VJrajashankar) November 25, 2025

luckily kl rahul missed quite a few home tests otherwise his average would have been in late 20s

— Shreyy (@Pshreyass) November 25, 2025

KL Rahul set to lead India in South Africa ODIs, backed by solid captaincy record

After the ongoing Test series, Rahul will lead the Indian cricket team in the upcoming three-match ODI series against South Africa, starting on November 30 in Ranchi, after the regular captain Shubman Gill was ruled out of the series due to a neck injury.

In ODIs, Rahul has captained India 12 times, won eight times, and faced four losses. In Tests, Rahul has led India three times, winning twice and losing once, while he has captained the side only once and secured a win in T20Is.