Why is Washington Sundar Out of MI vs GT Match 56 Playing Squad in IPL 2025?

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) encounter between the Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans is packed with excitement at the Wankhede Stadium. Both teams are playing at their best right now, and whoever wins tonight will go up to the top of the standings. Every action matters when there is so much at stake, and the Gujarat Titans' decision to exclude Washington Sundar from their starting lineup was one such action that caused controversy.

Gujarat has the same number of points after one fewer game than Mumbai, who have 14 points from 11 games. Earlier in the season, these two teams faced off in Ahmedabad. After reaching 196/8, the Titans held Mumbai to 160/6. At the toss, Shubman Gill made the right call and chose to bowl first. He believed that as the game progressed, the pitch would not change significantly. Hardik Pandya, meanwhile, stated that he has no trouble batting first. He stated that his team's ability to carry out their strategies and remain "ruthless" throughout 20 overs will be crucial.

Washington Sundar Not Playing:

Arshad Khan, a left-arm seam bowling all-rounder, took Washington Sundar's place in the Gujarat Titans' starting lineup. Arshad's old team will be his opponent. For this crucial match, the Mumbai Indians, however, have chosen to remain unchanged. In IPL 2025, Washington Sundar, the all-rounder from Tamil Nadu who dazzled everyone with his stingy off-spin and practical batting, hasn't yet established himself.

He has amassed a pitiful 85 runs at an average of 21.25 and a strike rate of 151.79 in just 5 games this season. Even while those stats with the bat were impressive on paper, his failure to make a significant contribution when it mattered most has relegated him to the periphery. He hasn't been able to convert starts or deliver the decisive blow that comes with a successful season, and his own best score of 49 stands as his only notable performance. 

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