India has fallen to fourth place in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 standings after a disappointing 30-run loss to defending champions South Africa in a low-scoring thriller at Eden Gardens on Sunday. Chasing a modest 123, India crumbled under pressure on a spin-friendly surface and were bowled out for just 93. Their troubles deepened before play began, with Test captain Shubman Gill ruled out due to a neck spasm.

South Africa, powered by skipper Temba Bavuma’s unbeaten 55, posted 153 in their second innings—remarkably, he was the only batter across both sides to cross 40 in the entire match. The win marked South Africa’s first Test triumph on Indian soil in 15 years.

This defeat is India’s third in the current WTC cycle, following two earlier losses in England. Meanwhile, Sout

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