Written By: Ankit Kumar | Updated: Nov 18, 2025, 5:15 PM
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Washington Sundar performed brilliantly in the T20I series against Australia in November 2025. He scored an unbeaten 49 off just 23 balls in the second match to give his team the lead.
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Sundar also played a quick cameo of 12 runs in the fourth match of the same series. His innings proved crucial in India's series win.
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Sundar scored consistently with the bat in the November 2025 Test series. In the Kolkata Test, he scored 29 runs in the first innings and 31 runs in the second innings.
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He was also part of the Indian team in the second Test played at Eden Gardens. India won the match and clinched the series, demonstrating Sundar's consistency.
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Sundar has been a force to reckon with in domestic cricket as well. Batting at number 3 in the Ranji Trophy, he made a strong comeback with a big innings of 152 runs.
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There's a unique story behind Sundar's name, ‘Washington’. His father, M. Sundar, named him Washington in memory of his mentor and godfather, PD Washington.
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Godfather changed family fortunes
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Washington Sundar began playing cricket at the age of 6. He practiced daily with his father and sister, Shailaja. Shailaja, herself a cricketer from Tamil Nadu, always maintained a cricketing atmosphere at home.
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