India’s Unwanted Feat After Shock Test Loss to South Africa

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November 16, 2025

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India achieved an unwanted feat as the hosts were defeated by 30 runs in the first Test against South Africa in Kolkata on November 16.

India achieved an unwanted feat as the hosts were defeated by 30 runs in the first Test against South Africa in Kolkata on November 16. Photo: AFP

Chasing a target of 124, India were bundled out for just 93 with only Washington Sundar registering a 30-plus score.

Chasing a target of 124, India were bundled out for just 93 with only Washington Sundar registering a 30-plus score. Photo: AFP

It was an extremely disappointing show from the batters as South Africa spinner Simon Harmer took four wickets.

It was an extremely disappointing show from the batters as South Africa spinner Simon Harmer took four wickets. Photo: AFP

This was the first time since 1997 that India failed to chase down a target below 125 in Tests.

This was the first time since 1997 that India failed to chase down a target below 125 in Tests. Photo: AFP

The only other instance was back in 1997 when India failed to chase down 120 in Bridgetown.

The only other instance was back in 1997 when India failed to chase down 120 in Bridgetown. Photo: X

The side was all out for just 81 and West Indies won the encounter by 38 runs.

The side was all out for just 81 and West Indies won the encounter by 38 runs. Photo: X

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