Washington Sundar’s Bold Reverse Sweep Attempt Leads to Dismissal by Matthew Kuhnemann in First ODI

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Washington Sundar’s Bold Reverse Sweep Attempt Leads to Dismissal by Matthew Kuhnemann in First ODI

In the first One Day International (ODI) of a three-match series, Washington Sundar’s bold attempt at a reverse sweep led to his dismissal by Australian spinner Matthew Kuhnemann. The match took place at Optus Stadium in Perth on October 19, 2025. India faced a challenging start when Australia, led by skipper Mitchell Marsh, won the toss and opted to bowl.

India’s Test in Perth

India struggled early in the innings. The team crumbled to 84 for 5 after 20 overs, with key players failing to contribute substantially. Shubman Gill scored 10 runs, Rohit Sharma managed only 8, and Virat Kohli was dismissed for a duck—the first time he was out for zero in ODIs on Australian soil.

Washington Sundar’s Dismissal

Washington Sundar entered the match at a critical juncture.
He made 10 runs off 10 balls before being outsmarted by Kuhnemann.
On the third ball of the 24th over, Sundar attempted a premeditated reverse sweep.
The clever slower delivery from Kuhnemann flicked Sundar’s glove and hit the stumps.

This dismissal marked Kuhnemann’s second wicket of the match, compounding India’s woes as they continued to lose momentum.

Match Overview

As rain interrupted play, the match was reduced to 26 overs per side. The Indian innings concluded with a total of 136 runs for nine wickets. Key performances included:

Axar Patel scored 31 runs off 38 balls.
KL Rahul was the top scorer with 38 runs off 31 deliveries, including two sixes.
Nitish Kumar Reddy contributed an unbeaten 19 runs off 11 balls.

Australia’s bowlers had a significant impact, with Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Owen, and Kuhnemann each taking two wickets. Mitchell Starc and Nathan Ellis added one wicket each.

Australia’s Chase

Following India’s innings, Australia was set a DLS target of 131 runs for victory due to the rain interruptions.

The match highlighted the challenges India faced, particularly with key players dismissed cheaply and an unsteady start that set the tone for the innings. Washington Sundar’s bold reverse sweep attempt became a focal point of the game, illustrating the fine line between aggression and caution in cricket.