The Kolkata pitch ploy came back to haunt the Indian team as the game concluded inside three days, with the Temba Bavuma-led South Africa securing a 30-run win, while defending a total of 123 runs. The early conclusion of the game, together with the excessive help bowlers found on the surface, triggered a huge controversy over the nature of the pitch. India head coach Gautam Gambhir, however, refused to blame the pitch, saying the wicket was exactly the way his team wanted for the series opener. Sourav Ganguly, former India captain and current Cricket Association of Bengal president, however, wants Gambhir to alter his approach.