Watch: Akash Deep borrows Virat Kohli’s bat, gets run out instantly, leaving Washington Sundar fuming

India National Cricket Team all-rounder Washington Sundar played a vital role for his team with the bat in the ongoing third Test against the New Zealand National Cricket Team. Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is hosting the last game of the three-match series between the teams.

India didn't have a great outing with the bat yet again in the series. After they bundled out New Zealand for 235 runs, it was expected that they would take a big lead. But that wasn't the case as they lost wickets quickly, and batters again struggled to get going.

Washington Sundar ensured that he gives his best with the bat

New Zealand spinners yet again troubled the Indian batters, and with the way they picked wickets and the way things have panned out in the series, it looked like India would fail to take the lead. However, Washington Sundar ensured that he gave his best with the bat and kept his team in the hunt.

Washington Sundar played a valuable innings yet again as he looked solid in defence and also was playing his shots. With the way he was batting, it seemed that he would take India's lead to over 50 runs, but that wasn't the case, as he was left stranded at the other end.

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It was No.11 Akash Deep, who didn't allow Washington Sundar to bat longer as he displayed a sloppy effort while running. On the 5th ball of the 59th over, the left-hander pushed delivery from Ajaz Patel through outside off, dabbing behind square on the off-side.

Washington Sundar called for a double, but the ball went straight to a deep point, and they abandoned the thought as the left-hander sent back Akash Deep. But the pacer was very casual in his approach. He tried to keep his bat down and was caught short by an accurate throw to the keeper.

Akash Deep leaves Washington Sundar extremely disappointed with his poor running

Here's the video:

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Akash deep asked for Kohli's bat

Then he got runout for like him without facing a single delivery pic.twitter.com/vMlQAgQAtC

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Just ahead of the delivery, Akash Deep called for the bat change and took the bat that Virat Kohli gifted him. However, he had the same fortune as the Indian batter had in the ongoing game. The premier batter at the stroke of the stumps got run out and managed to score just 4 runs.

Washington Sundar played a great hand for India down the order

Meanwhile, Washington Sundar played a great hand for India down the order. The all-rounder remained unbeaten at 38 runs off 36 balls. He had a strike rate of over 105 and also slammed 4 fours and 2 sixes in his innings. His effort with the bat provided India with a slender lead.

India National Cricket Team got all out for 263 runs, taking a lead of 28 runs. Shubman Gill was the top run-getter for the team with his 90-run mark, while Rishabh Pant also contributed with the bat and played a valuable innings of 60 runs for his team in a tough situation.