Team India’s troubles in the longest format deepened after a stunning 30-run defeat to South Africa in the first Test at Eden Gardens. Chasing a modest 124, India folded for just 93, handing the visitors a memorable win and leaving Rohit Sharma’s side with plenty to rethink heading into the second Test. Beyond the loss itself, the bigger blow came on the World Test Championship (WTC) points table.

India Drop to Fourth in WTC Standings

Before the series began, India were sitting comfortably at No. 3 in the WTC 2025–27 standings. But the setback in Kolkata has pushed them down to fourth.

So far, India have played eight matches in this cycle winning four, losing three and drawing one giving them a points percentage of . With tougher assignments ahead, the dip couldn’t have come at a worse

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