India has dropped to fourth place following a disappointing 30-run defeat against the reigning World Test Champions, South Africa, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday. In pursuit of 123 runs, India faltered under pressure on a pitch favoring spin, collapsing for just 93 runs. The team faced an additional setback with the loss of Test captain Shubman Gill due to a neck spasm before play commenced. South Africa, led by captain Temba Bavuma's impressive 55 not out, managed to score 153 runs in their second innings. Bavuma was the only player to exceed 40 runs in the entire Test, marking South Africa's first Test victory in India in 15 years.

India has now suffered three losses in the current WTC cycle, following two defeats in England earlier this year. In contrast, South Africa, who began

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