The second Test between India and South Africa was lopsided by a margin of 408 runs with India losing the match in Guwahati on Wednesday (November 26). Consequently, they were beaten 0-2 in the series their second whitewash in the last year at home.
It was one-sided game in the Barsapara Cricket Stadium when South Africa dominated in all aspects to give the hosts their largest ever defeat in terms of runs. In both innings, India failed in the batting department as it was bowled out 201 and 140, as the Proteas ran up 489 and 260 /5 in what was a typical subcontinental wicket.
South African off spinner Simon Harmer totally outdid his Indian counterparts and ended up with 17 wickets in the two Tests to emerge as the top wicket taker and win the title of Player of the Series. Tristan Stubbs was the top run scorer in South Africa with 163 run and all-rounder Washington Sundar was the highest scoring batter in India with 124 runs with an average of 31.
Fans were quick to react to India’s disappointing show against South Africa, flooding X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram with hilarious memes. Here are some of the best ones:
Ek coach ne Test series harvaya hai #GautamGambhir pic.twitter.com/vZZOQPvm9Y
— Kamina (@bittu7664) November 26, 2025BCCI & ECB should stop taking KKR seriously😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/QIwCbEsLB7
— Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) November 26, 2025Green Pitch: India loses
Flat Pitch: India loses
Turning Pitch: India loses
Indian Pitch Curators: pic.twitter.com/73Y26cePGl
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) November 26, 2025— Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket) November 26, 2025 — Shivani (@meme_ki_diwani) November 26, 2025 Kyu nahi jeet pa rahe "Paytm Trophy" ? pic.twitter.com/zmzOLFzYxQ
— Paras (@parasVK) November 26, 2025Dhruv Jurel : No South Africa A no party pic.twitter.com/PWjGvdoU8E
— memes_hallabol (@memes_hallabol) November 26, 2025Indians fans with coach and selectors today 😭 pic.twitter.com/ZIbTqqfR4W
— Homie (@homelander_yyy) November 26, 2025Temba Bavuma Reflects on Dream Moment After Win vs India
At the post-match presentation, South Africa captain Temba Bavuma expressed delight with the victory and his team’s performance, saying:
“It is massive, for me personally, being out of the game for a couple of games and being at home. These are the types of things you are working towards and dreaming of. It is not often you come to India and walk away with a 2-0 victory. For a few of us, it is even more special because we have been on the other side as well. It answers a few questions as well. It is a big shift in the mindset.”
Temba Bavuma
Bavuma continued:
“Our preparation is something we have really upped. The biggest thing in terms of a unit is guys wanting to contribute. There is a strong sense in each other that anyone on their day can do it for the team. Even the guys who come off the bench like Muthusamy are ready to make match-winning play. As a team we are in a strong space, this performance will only grow our confidence even more.”
Temba Bavuma
Temba Bavuma and his side will now head to Ranchi, where they will face the home team in the first of three One-Day Internationals on Sunday, November 30.
