Video: 5 fours, 3 sixes in 28 balls.. 2 wickets in bowling.. All-rounder who increased aggression with version 2.0..

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IND vs NZ Washington Sundar: In the first T20 against the Kiwis, the Indian team had to suffer a defeat by 21 runs. Despite the defeat of Team India, Washington Sundar won the hearts of thousands of fans who came to watch the match at the Ranchi ground with his play.

In the first T20 against New Zealand, the Indian team lost by 21 runs. The Kiwis managed to score 176 runs for six wickets thanks to Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell. In reply, Team India played the full 20 overs but managed to score only 155 runs. Now the second match of the series between the two countries will be played on January 29 in Lucknow. Despite the defeat of Team India, Washington Sundar stole the hearts of the fans with his performance.

Bowling, batting and fielding, Sundar showed a wonderful game in all three. Sundar took two wickets in the fifth over of New Zealand’s innings. Pavilion added the dangerous Finn Allen in the form of Suryakumar Yadav off the second ball of that over. Then on the last ball of the over, Cheetah took the return catch given by Mark Chapman and gave a shocker. Jumped this catch to his right. Washington Sundar gave away 22 runs in 4 overs and took 2 wickets.

Amazing with the bat once again..

India lost seven wickets for 115 runs to chase down the target. Then it seemed that team India can even score 150 runs. But, Washington Sundar played an innings with a half-century and made every effort to take India to the target. Washington Sundar scored 50 runs off 28 balls with five fours and three sixes. It is noteworthy that this is the first half-century in Sundar’s T20 international career. Earlier Sundar could score only 47 runs in 32 T20 matches.

Captain Hardik praised Sundar..

Indian captain Hardik Pandya showered praises on the young all-rounder. Hardik Pandya said, ‘Looking at Sundar’s bowling, batting and fielding, this match felt like New Zealand versus Washington. We need someone who can bat and bowl. That gives us a lot of confidence. If Akshar Patel and Sundar play like this, it will be useful for team India to move forward’ he said.

No chance with Sri Lanka series..

The 23-year-old Washington Sundar did not get a chance to play in the T20 series against Sri Lanka this month after Akshar Patel played the role of a spin all-rounder. Akshar scored 117 runs and took 3 wickets in the three matches of that series. With Akshar Patel taking a break from the New Zealand series due to marriage, Washington Sundar made full use of the opportunity to make his mark.

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