Washington Sundar
Base Price: INR 2 Crores
Released by: SunRises Hyderabad
Set- All-rounders set 2
Washington Sundar has represented three teams in the IPL, showcasing his skills both as a bowler and a lower-order batter. As a bowler, Sundar has played 60 matches, delivering 1,054 balls and taking 37 wickets, with his best bowling figures being 3/16. He has maintained an economy rate of 7.54 and a bowling average of 35.81. His performance in recent seasons, including 2023 and 2024 with SRH, has seen him deliver useful spells, with a best performance of 3/28 in 2023.
In terms of batting, Sundar has struggled to make significant contributions, with only 378 runs from 40 innings, averaging 13.50, and with a high score of 40*. He has showcased occasional brilliance with the bat, particularly in IPL 2020 with RCB, where he managed to score 111 runs at a strike rate of 116.84. However, his batting impact has largely remained limited to a supporting role in most seasons. Despite his modest batting numbers, Sundar remains an important all-rounder due to his consistency with the ball. Washington Sundar’s recent performance in the India vs New Zealand Test series has generated significant buzz ahead of the IPL auction. He played a pivotal role with both bat and ball, claiming 16 wickets across two matches. Additionally, he remained unbeaten with 18* and 38* in his two innings, showcasing his all-round capabilities, and being an Indian Player makes him a highly sought-after prospect for the upcoming IPL season.