His figures in the match were 7 overs, 1 maiden, 35 runs, 3 wickets, at an economy of 5.00. He, along with the other bowlers, helped his team win the game convincingly.
SRH’s new death-bowling weapon, Eshan Malinga, delivered a sensational performance in an ODI against New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland.
The pacer, Eshan Malinga was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for INR 1.20 crore at the IPL 2025 auction.
In the game against New Zealand, after having scored 290/8 in the first innings, Sri Lanka completely demolished the New Zealand batters in the second innings.
Eshan Malinga, who was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad in the auction, took 3 wickets. He dismissed Daryl Mitchell, Nathan Smith, and Matt Henry.
His figures in the match were 7 overs, 1 maiden, 35 runs, 3 wickets, at an economy of 5.00. He, along with the other bowlers, helped his team win the game convincingly.
For IPL 2025, he will be utilized as a backup bowler for Sunrisers Hyderabad, but if he continues to produce at this level, he may be given a chance in the playing XI or even as an impact player.
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Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat first. Pathum Nissanka (66), Kusal Mendis (54), and Janith Liyanage (53) all scored half-centuries to power the innings. In the first innings they scored 290/8 in 50 overs. Matt Henry led the way for New Zealand, taking 4/55 from 10 overs.
In the second innings, Sri Lanka’s bowlers dominated the proceedings. Maheesh Theekshana and Asitha Fernando tore through New Zealand’s top order as Kiwis were reduced to 21/5 in just 7 overs.
Even Mark Chapman’s valiant effort of unbeaten 81 from 81 balls was unable to lead New Zealand home.
Three wickets each from Asitha Fernando, Theekshana, and Eshan Malinga helped Sri Lanka win by 140 runs.
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