Washington Sundar, who was part of Sunrisers Hyderabad for a long time, was close to scoring his first IPL half-century for the Gujarat Titans — and that too against his former team. He was batting well and had reached 49 runs. Then he played a shot toward sweeper cover and was given out caught. However, many fans disagreed with the decision. They believe the third umpire robbed Washington Sundar of his first IPL fifty because the catch was reviewed using only a few angles before giving him out.
Washington Sundar’s Catch Creates Controversy
Washington Sundar’s dismissal against his former team, Sunrisers Hyderabad, became a big talking point. Batting for the Gujarat Titans, Sundar was just one run away from his first IPL half-century when he played a shot towards sweeper cover and was caught.
Fans Question Third Umpire’s Call
The third umpire, Nitin Menon, ruled him out after checking limited angles, saying that Aniket Verma had his fingers under the ball. However, many fans on social media disagreed. They shared videos claiming the ball first touched the ground and only then was caught.
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Social Media Reacts to Sundar’s Dismissal
A user named Utsav wrote, “Nitin Menon snatched Washington Sundar’s first IPL half-century.”
Another fan posted, “I think Sundar was not out. This was a controversial decision in favor of SRH.”
One more wrote, “It looked like the ball first touched the ground and then was caught.”
A person on Instagram shared the video and asked, “Didn’t the ball touch the ground? Nitin Menon is a good umpire, but he made a mistake here.”
Nitin Menon robbed Washington Sundar’s maiden IPL fifty. pic.twitter.com/shhE7I2Y9n
— Utsav 💙 (@utsav__45) April 6, 2025
Gujarat Titans Win Eases Tension
The controversy cooled down after the Gujarat Titans won the match. If the team had lost, the decision would have sparked even more debate. Many in the Gujarat camp, including captain Shubman Gill, looked unhappy with the third umpire’s call.
Sundar Shines Despite Dismissal
Washington Sundar batted at number four and scored 49 runs in just 29 balls. His performance played a key role in Gujarat’s third win in four matches, while it marked the fourth straight loss for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
