GT has preferred Sai Kishore.
India and Gujarat Titans (GT) all-rounder Washington Sundar has not been a priority of the franchise. He failed to find a spot in the playing XI in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) season. In place of the INR 3.2 crore recruit, the GT selectors have preferred Sai Kishore.
Kishore stands out as one of the finest defensive spinners, leveraging his left-arm angle effectively. While Sundar is a precise off-spinner, Kishore emerges as the stronger choice for T20s. Gujarat Titans also have Shahrukh Khan in the ranks, whose part-time off-spin can be handy in favourable matchups. However, much like his batting, his bowling potential has been underutilised so far in the IPL.
On paper, Sundar adds batting depth, but he struggles significantly against fast bowling. He lacks the ability to consistently clear the ropes. His role in the lineup doesn’t allow for promotion, making his batting contributions minimal in the shortest format.
On the other hand, by opting for someone like Kishore instead, GT gains greater variety in their spin attack. He can deliver clinical performances comparable to Sundar’s across different conditions.
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For a second consecutive match in IPL 2025, this time against the Mumbai Indians (MI), GT have opted to keep Sundar as an Impact Player option.
It is thus clear that GT are looking to maximise Sundar’s utility by introducing him as an impact substitute. It could significantly strengthen the Titans’ depth, and this strategic selection also gives the GT team flexibility.
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