IND vs SA 2025: ‘Sack Gautam Gambhir’ Trends as South Africa Dominate India in Guwahati Test
India bowled out for 201 in Guwahati as South Africa take control, while fans blame Pant and Gambhir for poor selections.
India slipped deeper into trouble in the second Test against South Africa after folding for just 201 on Day 3 in Guwahati. The visitors’ first-innings 489 has put them firmly in control, and India now face the threat of another home sweep under coach Gautam Gambhir.
India began the day needing a strong response, but the batting fell apart again. The team went from a steady 95 for 1 to 102 for 4 in just 19 balls. That collapse knocked the air out of the innings and left the middle order exposed.
Rishabh Pant, leading the side in Shubman Gill’s absence, was dismissed to a soft mistake that drew frustration from fans. His wicket opened the floodgates. Jaiswal, Rahul, Sudharsan, Jurel, Pant, and Jadeja all fell without settling in, and India never recovered.
By tea, the scoreboard showed 201 all out, and the South Africans were smiling. Their bowlers stuck to simple plans and waited for errors, while India kept offering chances. The home crowd went quiet as the gap in discipline and patience became clear.
The frustration spilled over to social media, where “Sack Gambhir” started trending on X. Many fans questioned team selection and accused the management of preferring IPL performers over experienced Ranji players. Some posts argued that India looked unsettled since the start of the series and lacked a clear long-format plan.
A fan wrote, “Sack Gautam Gambhir for filling IPL merchants like Sai Sudharshan & Dhruv Jurel in this team. They deserve every loss for ignoring the hardwork of Ranji Players”.
Another comment said the “Sack Gautam Gambhir. He is not fit to be the coach of Indian test team .”
Gambhir has faced heavy pressure ever since the first Test loss. The possibility of a home series defeat has made the conversation louder, with many wondering if the team has lost confidence under the new setup. Critics believe the batting order lacks balance and experience, and the frequent chopping and changing has not helped.
South Africa, meanwhile, have been sharp in all departments. Their strong first-innings total and disciplined bowling have kept India on the back foot throughout the match. With two full days left, they hold all the cards.
India will now need something special to avoid another defeat. The bowlers carry a big task, but the bigger question is whether the batters can show fight in the next innings.
