“Hope the musical chairs with his batting position stops” - Fans praise Washington Sundar’s gritty 48 in IND vs SA 2025 2nd Test

Team India all-rounder Washington Sundar proved his worth with the bat once again in the ongoing second Test against South Africa. With India in trouble in the first innings, he played a crucial knock and provided some resistance.

In reply to South Africa's first innings total of 489, India were bowled out for 201. Washington Sundar walked in to bat in the 42nd over with the hosts reduced to 119/6. The left-hander scored a gritty 48 off 92 balls, falling short of a well-deserved half-century. His knock included two boundaries and a six. He was also involved in a 72-run partnership with Kuldeep Yadav.

Sundar, who was India's best batter in the first Test that they lost, was sent out to bat at number eight. Notably, he had batted at number three in the first Test. Praising his knock, fans urged Sundar to be given a fixed batting position.

"Washington Sundar is the only player who looks serious about his test batting. Has shown good temperament, technique and looks promising for the coming decade. Hope the musical chairs with his batting position stops soon. Treat him proper batsman in this line up atleast," a fan wrote on X.

Misty Sinha

@naive_shrewd

Washington Sundar is the only player who looks serious about his test batting. Has shown good temperament, technique and looks promising for the coming decade. Hope the musical chairs with his batting position stops soon. Treat him proper batsman in this line up atleast.

"Washington Sundar — All Format Player🔥• Finisher in Australia T20 Series • Leading Run Scorer For India in SA Test This Bro Can Bat At Any Position & Haven’t Complined About His Spot!!," another fan tweeted.

Saloon Kada Shanmugam

@saloon_kada

Washington Sundar — All Format Player🔥​• Finisher in Australia T20 Series• Leading Run Scorer For India in SA Test​This Bro Can Bat At Any Position & Haven’t Complined About His Spot!!

Below are some other reactions from fans on X -

Advit'

@Advitxvirat

Whether it's Aus, Nz, Eng, Sa, Gabba, MCG, Manchester, Oval, or even in India send him at 3 at 5, at 8, or 9, he will be a saviour for India at any stage.​The man, The myth, The future : Sir Washington M sundar.

Anand Morya

@anandmoryaaa

WELL PLAYED WASHINGTON SUNDAR. 👏​- He’s performed exceptionally throughout the series at different positions.

CRICitism

@CRICitism

What A Cricketer Washington Sundar is Man . In Such a small Career he has had So Many Clutch Moments Man Bgt 2021 , Bgt 2024 , Pataudi Trophy 2025 & Now this Always Stands up , Class defensive Technique , Mad Temperament . respect Man ​Just Keeps Performing...

Shrinee

@Naik_shrinee

Washington Sundar has been pure class throughout this entire series - adapting to every role, position, and situation. Underrated versatility, elite impact. #WashingtonSundar #Cricket #IndvsSA

R J DHEERAJ

@rjdheeraj6

48 runs aur solid knock by Washington Sundar!Guwahati ho ya koi bhi format, Washi ki consistency seriously next level hai.

In the last seven Tests, Sundar has batted at various positions, including at number five, eight, nine, seven, three, three, and eight (in chronological order). Before this, he batted at number eight in eight consecutive innings.

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Washington Sundar is India's highest run-getter in this series so far

Washington Sundar has been India's highest run-getter so far in the South Africa series. While batters like Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, and Rishabh Pant, among others, have struggled, Sundar has performed consistently.

In three innings, he has scored 106 runs in three inings at an average of 36. Sundar has worked on his batting and delivered some vital performances in recent times, including a sensational unbeaten 101 against England in the fourth Test in Manchester during their recent tour. He batted at number five and struck the ton, which was also his maiden Test hundred.

In 17 Tests and 28 innings so far, he has scored 869 runs at an average of 43.45 with a hundred and five half-centuries.