“What a shame”: Fans slam Gautam Gambhir after South Africa humiliate India in Kolkata Test
Published - 16 Nov 2025, 03:00 PM | Updated - 16 Nov 2025, 03:03 PM
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South Africa pulled off a stunning and unexpected 30-run win at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, turning a rough start into a famous victory against India on Sunday, November 16. India’s tactic to prepare the rank turner badly backfired as they failed to chase down 124 runs, with the game ending on the second session on Day 3.
The Proteas side has made an unbelievable comeback after being bowled out for just 159 on the first day after opting to bat first against India in the two-match Test series opener at the Eden Gardens. Their fightback has completely changed the outcome of the match.
India crushed at home as South Africa pull off a stunning victory at Eden Gardens
On day three, the South African side had only 124 runs to defend, but their bowlers came out with full confidence. The pitch had become difficult, the bounce was uneven, and every ball felt dangerous. This is when South Africa took control against India.
Simon Harmer led the attack with four wickets, and the rest of the bowlers kept India under nonstop pressure at the Eden Gardens. The hosts, who were favorites earlier in the match, fell flat as the turning ball, the unpredictable bounce, and the tight bowling made scoring almost impossible.
Wickets kept falling one after another, and India never settled into the chase. By the second session, the Indian cricket team was bowled out for just 93. With this famous 30-run win, South Africa took a 2-0 lead in the ongoing two-match Test series in India.
Rank turner backfires badly for India
India suffered a shocking batting collapse as they were bowled out for just 93 in just 35 overs. South Africa struck right from the start. Marco Jansen delivered a perfect opening burst, removing Yashasvi Jaiswal for a duck, and KL Rahul followed soon after for just one run, leaving the hosts stunned.
After lunch, Dhruv Jurel and Washington Sundar tried to bring some stability and even attempted to counterattack, but the hope didn’t last long. Jurel, who had started to find some rhythm, fell for 13 as Simon Harmer opened his own demolition act.
Rishabh Pant walked in next but never looked settled. Pant was dismissed for just two runs off 13 balls as Harmer continued to destroy India’s lineup. Ravindra Jadeja tried to stitch a stand with Sundar but could manage only 18.
Fans demand Gautam Gambhir's sacking
Sundar showed great patience and fought hard for his 31 off 92 balls, but Aiden Markram ended his stay and broke India’s last real chance of resistance during their chase.
Harmer claimed his fourth wicket by removing Kuldeep Yadav cheaply, while Keshav Maharaj joined the attack and wrapped up the remaining wickets by removing Axar Patel and Mohammed Siraj, leaving the Eden Gardens crowd in silence on Sunday.
After India’s yet another embarrassing loss, fans have been targeting the Indian head coach, Gautam Gambhir. They have called for Gambhir’s sacking, as the pitch was prepared on his instructions.
Here is how fans react to India's defeat against South Africa in the Kolkata Test:
Narendra Modi has Godi Media
— Gss🇮🇳 (@Gss_Views) November 16, 2025
Gautam Gambhir has Godi Captains
One is ruining country & other is ruining country's cricket. pic.twitter.com/YOPx7Z2ymB
There are chances that Gautam Gambhir's tenure may end up like the Greg Chappell era.
— Kalpesh (@KalpeshTweets) November 16, 2025
Maturity is when you realise Rohit Sharma's captaincy was not the problem in the whitewash against New Zealand at home. It was Gautam Gambhir who was the main culprit. Rohit Sharma never lost a test series as captain before Gambhir.
— Kusha Sharma (@Kushacritic) November 16, 2025
History will be kinder to you Rohit Sharma ❤️ pic.twitter.com/VmWiv6gCNR
@BCCI
— Neeraj Chauhan (@NeerajC25081974) November 16, 2025
When the term of Gautam Gambhir ending . Please enlighten!!!
Sack this clown called gautam gambhir....#INDvsSA
— RAJESH GUPTA (@rkg04) November 16, 2025
Sack Gautam Gambhir. Bring back VVS Laxman. That’s the REAL solution.
— NiiK (@Niiki099) November 16, 2025
Under Gambhir:
❌ Lost more Tests than won
❌ End of 10-year BGT dominance
❌ 0-3 humiliation vs NZ-C at home
❌ Now a test loss to South Africa
How much more pain before we fix this? 😡🚨 pic.twitter.com/ZKGR49Zdoz
Gautam Gambhir took a team with 2 back to back WTC finals and turned it into a joke..
— The Existential Humanist (@shawsh_tweets) November 16, 2025
He thinks he’s bigger than the game & can do anything!!
SACK the clueless clown TODAY!!! 🤬🤬#SackGambhir
#INDvsSA
— Annu (@AnnuInfo) November 16, 2025
God has sent people like Gautam Gambhir to set an example to all the people How a person shouldn't be.
Today, they showed why they’re the World Test Champions. This South African team just keeps doing unbelievable things! #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/4qL0etV3FE
— Karthick Arya (@Karthik18728343) November 16, 2025
After 15 years, South Africa have won a Test match in India.
— अनिल बेलवाल🇮🇳 (@imAbelwal) November 16, 2025
The BCCI created a “pothole” on the pitch for the opposition, but India ended up falling into it themselves.
They came to hunt, but left as the hunted!#INDVSA #Temba pic.twitter.com/ldXbdw6jYV
Temba Bavuma silences the Indian crowd in Kolkata after winning the first Test match by 30 runs 🇿🇦♥️ #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/NOq8oZfQ8X
— Ahsan Shah (@ahsan_shah90) November 16, 2025
*_Ab bol na bona🔥🔥_*
— Rao shehzad (@raoshehzad1818) November 16, 2025
*_They call him BONA_*
*_Poori india ne start kr dia RONA_*#INDvSA pic.twitter.com/lKj3XxgwEl
🚨IND vs SA 🚨
— Criclytics (@Criclytics_1) November 16, 2025
- A low scoring thriller won by Africa.
- Visitors beaten India by 30 runs. The WTC defending champions have started their campaign positively.
- A win in Pakistan and now a win in India.
- Captain Bavuma is well and truly arrived.#INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/QjAeRbur5y
What a shame! #INDvsSA
— Ankan Kar (@AnkanKar) November 16, 2025
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