Washington Sundar is an Indian all-rounder who bats left-handed and bowls right-arm off-spin. He plays for Tamil Nadu in domestic cricket and the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League.
He made his ODI debut for India against Sri Lanka on 13 December 2017, taking his first international wicket by dismissing Lahiru Thirimanne. He debuted in T20Is on 24 December 2017, becoming Indiaâ€s youngest T20I player at 18 years and 80 days. In March 2018, during the Nidahas Trophy, he took his first 3-wicket haul in T20Is and was named Player of the Series.
Sundar made his unexpected Test debut on 15 January 2021 at The Gabba during Indiaâ€s Australia tour. His first Test wicket was Steve Smith, and he scored 62 in a crucial seventh-wicket partnership of 123 with Shardul Thakur, helping India win. He became the third Indian to score a half-century on a Test debut in Australia.
In October 2024, he recorded his maiden ten-wicket haul in Test cricket against New Zealand. In the 2025 series in England, he scored his first Test century and later made 53 in the second innings of the fifth match, helping India reach 396 on a bowler-friendly pitch.
Washington Sundar Girlfriend: Who is She?
Washington Sundarâ€s girlfriend is Sahiba Bali. She is a sports presenter with Star Sports, an actor, and a social media creator. She has acted in films and series like Laila Majnu, Bard of Blood, and Dear Maya.
Born in 1995, Sahiba is 30 years old. She holds a masterâ€s degree in Marketing from Durham University Business School and a bachelorâ€s in Economics from the University of Delhi. Before her media career, she also worked as a brand manager at Zomato.
Dating rumors between Sahiba Bali and Washington Sundar began in 2025 after a viral video showed them on a coffee date in Dubai during the Champions Trophy. Earlier, in 2024, Sahiba was rumored to be dating stand-up comedian Samay Raina, but both denied it.
There have also been rumors linking Washington Sundar with Telugu actress Varshini Sounderajan during IPL 2025, though neither has commented publicly.
More About Sahiba Bali
Sahiba Bali is a 30-year-old actor, host, content creator, and sports broadcaster. Born in Kolkata, she is part Kashmiri and part Punjabi. She spent her early years in Indonesia, completed school and her bachelorâ€s in Economics at Delhi University, and then earned a masterâ€s in Marketing from Durham University and an extra business course at Oxford.
She began her career as a brand manager at Zomato and later worked as an associate director at Unacademy. Bali has acted in films and shows, including Laila Majnu (2018), Bard of Blood (2019), and Amar Singh Chamkila (2024), and appeared in music videos. She also hosted Shark Tank India Season 4 and currently works as a sports broadcaster and anchor at Disney Star.
During IPL 2025, as the Punjab Kings†marketing and digital curator, she created viral content with cricketers. Bali has been recognized for her social media content, with vlogs often exceeding 20 lakh views.
Is Sahiba Bali on Instagram?
On Instagram, Sahiba Baliâ€s handle is @sahibabali. She has 1,250 posts, 801K followers, and follows 805 accounts. Her bio reads about her acting projects (Laila Majnu, Bard of Blood, Tanaav, and Chamkila) and her roles at Zomato, Unacademy, and Star Sports India.
On YouTube, her handle is @sahibabalii. She has 209K subscribers and 118 videos and shares content about acting, travel, food, and her professional life.
How long have Washington Sundar and Sahiba Bali been dating?
Washington Sundar and Sahiba Bali have been linked since 2025, when a viral video showed them on a coffee date in Dubai during the Champions Trophy.
FAQs.
Q. Is Sahiba Bali Indian or Pakistani?
A.Sahiba Bali is Indian. She was born on 5 December 1994 in Kashmir, India.
Q. How is Sahiba Bali related to Zomato?
A.Sahiba Bali worked at Zomato as a brand manager and content creator, helping launch their YouTube channel and appearing in many videos.
Q. Is Washington Sundar a Hindu?
A.Washington Sundar is a Tamil Hindu from Chennai, Tamil Nadu. His first name honors his fatherâ€s late godfather, P.D. Washington, a retired army officer.
Q. Is Washington Sundar an all-rounder?
A.Washington Sundar is an all-rounder cricketer who bats left-handed and bowls right-arm off-spin. He plays for Tamil Nadu in domestic cricket and for the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League.
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