Mon Apr 07 06:30:08 UTC 2025: ## Gujarat Titans’ Washington Sundar Impresses Aakash Chopra After Breakout Performance
**Hyderabad, India** – Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra lauded Gujarat Titans all-rounder Washington Sundar’s impressive performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the IPL on Sunday. Sundar, playing only his first match for GT this season, smashed a quickfire 49 runs off 29 balls, injecting much-needed impetus into the chase after an early wobble.
Chopra, commenting on Jio Hotstar, highlighted the underutilization of Sundar’s talent in previous IPL seasons, particularly during his tenure with SRH. Despite being purchased for a significant sum, Sundar was rarely given opportunities. Chopra emphasized that Sundar’s inclusion in the GT lineup adds valuable left-handed depth to their batting order, providing a crucial counterpoint to their predominantly right-handed lineup.
Sundar’s contribution went beyond his impressive batting. Chopra also believes his bowling skills are underrated, suggesting he could be a potent weapon in the powerplay overs. This view is further substantiated by the fact that GT restricted SRH to 153 runs despite Ishant Sharma conceding a significant number of runs. The team’s bowling depth, Chopra noted, is substantial enough to allow Sundar to contribute both with bat and ball.
GT’s victory was a team effort, with Shubman Gill and Sherfane Rutherford also contributing significantly to the chase. Mohammed Siraj’s four-wicket haul for SRH was a bright spot for the losing side. However, Sundar’s impactful debut performance stole the show, leading to predictions from Chopra of a more prominent role for the all-rounder in future matches.
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