All-rounder Washington Sundar claimed his maiden Test five-wicket haul during India’s second match against New Zealand at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Thursday. He completed his fifer by bowling Tim Southee in the 76th over.
The off-break spinner’s other scalps included Glenn Phillips, Tom Blundell, Daryl Mitchell, Ajaz Patel, Mitchell Santner, and Rachin Ravindra.
The Tamil Nadu cricketer wrapped up New Zealand’s first innings by dismissing Santner in the 80th over with a delivery that clipped the batter’s off stump. With innings figures of seven for 59, Sundar recorded his best-ever bowling performance in First-Class cricket.
He provided a crucial breakthrough for India when he removed a well-set Ravindra, who departed after scoring 65 off 105 balls.
Sundar was called up to the India squad following his stellar all-round showing for Tamil Nadu in the second round of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season, where he scored 152 off 269 balls in the first innings and took six wickets in the match.
His form earned him an immediate spot in India’s starting line-up for the second Test against New Zealand, replacing Kuldeep Yadav.
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