Washington Sundars Role Expands Massively Ahead of IPL 2026

Washington Sundar is likely to get a new role in IPL 2026 for Gujarat Titans. Playing for the team, he has been primarily seen as a bowling option for the team. But with the recent improvements in his batting skills, he might also be a top-order batsman for them.

1. Sundar’s New Role

It is being reported that the team will eye having Washington Sundar to bat at number four. This will provide a major boost to its batting line-up, noting the recent form of Washington Sundar across all formats of the game. As it is expected to be a big role for him, fans also wait to see how

The likely top four of Gujarat Titans also looks scary to the bowlers. Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan are locked in as the openers of the team. And coming to bat at number three would be the English star wicket-keeper, Jos Buttler. Following him, it would be Washington Sundar, making his way to the number four position.

• Innings: 45
• Not Out: 12
• Runs: 511
• Average: 15.48
• Strike Rate: 126.17
• 100s: 0
• 50s: 0

This will provide much strength to the batting line-up of Gujarat Titans for the next season. It should be noted that Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, and Jos Buttler, all have won the IPL Orange Caps in the recent editions. And with Sundar joining them in the batting line-up, he will be eager to create a mark.

Recently, Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings were also involved in a deal. This deal was initiated by Chennai Super Kings, as they wanted to have Washington Sundar in their line-up. It was expected to be a great move by the team, as Sundar could be a vital bowler for them the Chepauk pitch.

Just when fans thought this could be a steal deal for Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans didn't let it happen. The team declined the deal being offered to them for Washington Sundar, as they now remain eager to keep him in the squad. With Sherfane Rutherford being traded to Mumbai Indians, Washington Sundar will be keen to take his place in the batting order.

Over the last few months, Washington Sundar has shown his brilliance for the team with the bat. And this is not just limited to one format, it extends to the two formats of the game. It all started when Washington Sundar got some regular opportunities for the Indian team in the India tour of England 2025.

Washington Sundar ended up playing four games for the team, and he brought up a century and a half-century. He scored a century against England in Manchester in the fourth Test. With India batting in the second innings, he ended up scoring 101 runs off 206 balls, bringing up his form with the bat.

In the recent T20I series against Australia, Washington Sundar showed the team how he could bat in the shortest format of the game. It was in the third ODI, when Sundar went on to score 49 runs for the team in just 23 balls with 3 fours and 4 sixes. This helped India to win the game, and Sundar proved his worth as a batsman.