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“Sack Gautam Gambhir”: Fans fume as India lose first ever home ODI series to New Zealand

Kaushik Kashyap

Fans fume as Gambhir’s India lose first ever home ODI series to NZ. [Source - @atomickohli17/x]Fans fume as Gambhir’s India lose first ever home ODI series to NZ. [Source - @atomickohli17/x]

In an astounding turn of events, New Zealand created history by winning their first-ever ODI series in India, sealing the three-match series 2-1 with a commanding 41-run victory in the decider in Indore. It marked a stunning achievement for the visitors, who bounced back strongly after losing the opening ODI of the series in Vadodara.

Batting first after losing the toss, New Zealand piled up an imposing 337-run total, powered by magnificent centuries from Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips. The duo dominated the Indian bowling attack and laid the perfect platform, showing composure, power, and smart shot selection under pressure in a high-stakes series finale.

India, in reply, collapsed early as four of the top five batters were dismissed before the score reached 100. Despite another record-breaking century from Virat Kohli and late resistance from Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana, the hosts fell well short, handing New Zealand a historic series win.

Internet explodes as India lose first ever ODI series at home vs NZ under Gambhir

As team India hit another low under coach Gautam Gambhir, fans online expressed shock and frustration after India lost their first-ever home ODI series to New Zealand. Many questioned how a side missing several first-choice players, including Kane Williamson and captain Mitchell Santner, managed to outplay India so convincingly on their own turf.

The defeat especially intensified criticism of head coach Gambhir, under whom India have now lost home series to New Zealand in both Tests and ODIs for the first time in history. While Daryl Mitchell and Virat Kohli earned widespread praise, many fans voiced concern over India’s consistency and team balance in crucial moments.












New Zealand’s lesson to Gambhir on using resources wisely

New Zealand once again proved that cricket is played on the field, not on paper. With a young and largely inexperienced squad, and only Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, and Devon Conway from their regular core, they still delivered under pressure and created history in India.

The historic series win highlighted New Zealand’s depth and smart use of resources. Every player knew their role and executed it calmly. In contrast, India under Gautam Gambhir have struggled to maximise available talent, raising questions about planning, selection clarity, and long-term resource management at the highest level.

Fans question Gambhir as India’s decline deepens across formats

Coming back to team India, fans are right to question as the team has seemed to be hitting new lows more often after Gambhir took over as coach. Under his tenure, consistency has been missing, especially in Tests as India have now lost two home Test series within a year, something that had not happened even once in the previous 12 years.

The struggles continue across formats outside T20Is. India failed to win in Australia in ODIs recently, surrendered the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time since 2017, and have now lost a home ODI series to New Zealand for the first time ever. With time ticking, fan patience around Gambhir and his team is clearly fading.