Courtesy of an exceptional bowling spell against New Zealand on Day 1 of the 2nd India vs New Zealand Test in Pune, Washington Sunder has modified the record books. The all-rounder registered his best figures of 7 for 59, which is the best bowling performance at the MCA stadium. Besides that, the 25-year-old also managed to attain a monumental feat.

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Washington Sundar Attains Significant Feat

Trailing 0-1 in the three-match series, Team India needed to put pressure from the outset on New Zealand and Washington Sundar stepped up to lead as an architect in the objective. Sundar dismantled the New Zealand batting line-up and has rendered the Indian batters to complete the job in the road to level the series.

Sundar’s exploits will go down as the best figures against New Zealand in WTC history. He leapfrogged the likes of Nathan Lyon, Prabath Jayasuriya, Ebadot Hossain, and Taijul Islam, who all have a 6-for under their name against New Zealand. 

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Washington Sundar On His Incredible Test Return

Returning to the Test circuit after three years and instantly rendering an impact by snaring seven wickets, that’s quite a comeback Washington Sundar has made. His inclusion did not amplify confidence among many experts and fans but the opinions had changed till dusk.

Expressing elation over his performance, the 25-year-old described the complete set-up, from the lead-up to the finish, as “pleasing.”

“Everything had happened today was pleasing, right from the start, getting to play this game, getting to make a comeback into the Test squad, a lot of things mean a lot to me and mean special. I don’t think I’ll ever forget this day, it is so special,” said Sundar post the end of the day’s play.

Washington Sundar’s wicket fest started with the dream delivery that he bowled to get rid of Rachin Ravindra. Giving a breakdown of his wicket, Sundar stated that he aimed to hit the “right areas” and the result ensued.

Speaking about the Rachin Ravindra wicket, Sundar said, “It was a dream ball. I mean, I just wanted to hit the right areas, we knew there would be something to offer for the spinners. Things like that, when it happens, it means a lot. It was magical for sure.”