India’s Test team, under the leadership of Gautam Gambhir, continues to face challenges on the international stage. Their record slipped to 10 defeats in 19 matches as the team suffered a 0-2 loss to South Africa, marking their 3rd series defeat in just 16 months. India’s repeated failures highlight ongoing struggles with spin, batting collapses, and inability to chase modest targets, signaling the need for urgent reforms in technique and strategy.
Defeats Under Gambhir’s Era
New Zealand beats India by 8 wickets – Bengaluru
New Zealand ended a 36-year wait for a Test win in India by bowling India out for a mere 46 in swinging conditions. The Indian batting lineup collapsed, exposing vulnerabilities in low-scoring situations.
New Zealand beats India by 113 runs – Pune
Mitchell Santner and Ajaz Patel spun a web around India, taking 13 wickets between them. The Indian batting order struggled against sustained spin pressure, resulting in a 113-run loss.
New Zealand beats India by 25 runs – Mumbai
Despite bowling New Zealand out cheaply, India failed to chase 147. Rishabh Pant’s brisk 64 could not save the team as Ajaz Patel and Glenn Phillips dismantled the middle order.
Australia beats India by 10 wickets – Adelaide
Australia dominated the Day-Night Test, with Starc and Cummins demolishing India’s batting lineup. Chasing a modest target of 19, Australia sealed an easy victory despite India’s earlier big win.
Australia beats India by 184 runs – Melbourne
Steve Smith’s century anchored Australia’s strong total of 340. Despite a fighting debut hundred from Nitish Reddy, India collapsed under Scott Boland’s incisive bowling and fell well short.
Australia beats India by 6 wickets – Sydney
India again struggled to counter Scott Boland’s spells. Australia chased 162 with ease after an early wobble, securing another series-clinching win.
England beats India by 5 wickets – Leeds
England completed a superb final-day chase at Headingley, overcoming a target of 371. A composed middle-order effort and exploitation of India’s inconsistent fourth-innings bowling led to a memorable victory.
England beats India by 22 runs – Lords
In a thrilling third Test on July 14, 2025, England took a 2-1 series lead. Mohammed Siraj’s dramatic dismissal left India agonizingly short of a historic win.
South Africa beats India by 30 runs – Kolkata
Simon Harmer’s eight-wicket match haul dismantled India on a turning track. Chasing 124, India fell to 93, another spin-induced home collapse.
South Africa beats India by 408 runs – Guwahati
India suffered their heaviest home defeat. Marco Jansen and Simon Harmer dominated as India crumbled for 140 while chasing 549, handing South Africa a historic 2-0 series triumph.
