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Washington Sundar: The rising star of Indian cricket with a promising future

Washington Sundar is a dynamic Indian left-handed batting, right-arm off-spin all-rounder, known for his crucial performances in T20s and Tests, playing for India, Tamil Nadu, and recently Gujarat Titans (IPL), with key records including a historic Gabba Test knock and being a 'Man of the Series' in the 2018 Nidahas Trophy, rising from U-19s to international stardom with impactful spells and vital lower-order runs. 

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Full Name
Washington Sundar
Nickname
Washi
Place Of Birth
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Born
5 October 1999
Height
6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Eye Colour
Black
Jersey No.
55
Batting Style
Right-Handed
Bowling Style
Right-Arm Off-Spin
Role
Allrounder
Country
India
IPL Team
Gujarat Titans
Role
Bowling Allrounder
Father
M. Sundar
Sister
Shailaja Sundar
Zodiac Sign
Libra
Hobbies
Listening to music
School
St Bede's School, Chennai
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
India vs Afghanistan · Only Test Test June 6, 2026 52 68 5 1 76.47
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans · Final T20 May 31, 2026 50 37 5 0 135.14
Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals · Qualifier 2 T20 May 29, 2026 16 9 2 1 177.78
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans · Qualifier 1 T20 May 26, 2026 8 8 1 0 100.00
Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings · Match 66 T20 May 21, 2026 7 3 0 1 233.33
Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad · Match 56 T20 May 12, 2026 50 33 7 1 151.52

International Debuts And Recent Matches

International Debuts

  • T20I: December 24, 2017 vs Sri Lanka at Wankhede.
  • ODI: December 13, 2017 vs Sri Lanka at Mohali.
  • Test: January 15, 2021 vs Australia at The Gabba, Brisbane. 

Recent International Matches (Late 2025)

  • Test: India vs South Africa (Nov 22-26, 2025, Guwahati).
  • ODI: India vs South Africa (Dec 3, 2025, Raipur).
  • T20I: India vs South Africa (Dec 19, 2025, Ahmedabad). 

Teams Washington Sundar Played In

  • International: India
  • Domestic: Tamil Nadu, India A, South Zone
  • IPL: Rising Pune Supergiant, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Gujarat Titans (GT)
  • Other: India U19, India C, Lancashire (County) 

Career Highlights & Records

  • Debut: T20I debut as youngest Indian player; IPL debut with RPS.
  • Gabba Test (2021): Scored crucial 62 (first innings) and a fighting knock (second innings) in India's historic Test series win in Australia.
  • Nidahas Trophy (2018): Named Man of the Series.
  • Test Impact: 7/59 vs. New Zealand in Pune (2024), a significant spell.
  • TNPL (2017): Top scorer (459 runs) and 15 wickets for TUTI Patriots. 

IPL Debut & Teams

  • Debut: April 22, 2017, for Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS) against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
  • Teams: Rising Pune Supergiant (2017), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) (2018-2021), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) (2022-2024), Gujarat Titans (GT) (2025). 

IPL Career Stats (overall Till 2025)

  • Matches Played: 66
  • Batting:
    • Runs: 511
    • Highest Score: 49
    • Average: ~15.97
    • Strike Rate: ~126.17
  • Bowling:
    • Wickets: 39
    • Best Figures: 3/16
    • Economy Rate: ~7.70
    • Strike Rate: ~28.69 

IPL Key Performances

  • 2017 (RPS): Player of the Match in Qualifier 1 for 3/16 against MI.
  • 2020 (RCB): Best season with 8 wickets at under 6 economy in 15 games.
  • 2025 (GT): Acquired for ₹3.2 Crore. 

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FAQs About Washington Sundar

What is the qualification of Washington Sundar?

He started playing cricket at the age of four or five. He received his early education from St. Bede’s Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School…

What religion is Washington Sundar?

Washington Sundar was born in a Tamil Hindu family on 5 October 1999 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

What is the story of the name of Washington Sundar?

Sundar’s father M. Sundar named his son Washington in honor of the man named P.D. Washington, who had sponsored Sundar’s cricket passion.

Where is Washington Sundar’s birthplace?

Chennai.

Washington Sundar Brand Endorsements

  • Puma
  • Anker Innovations
  • TCL
  • SG
  • Gillette

Salary Of Washington Sundar

Annual Income INR 10 crores +
BCCI contract INR 1 crore
Ranji Salary INR 60,000 per day
Vijay Hazare salary INR 25,000 per day
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy INR 17,500 per game
IPL salary INR 8.75 crore

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