Lasith Malinga
Country: Sri Lanka
Team:
Sri Lanka, Mumbai Indians, Nondescripts Cricket Club, Middlesex, Ruhuna Royals, Melbourne Stars, Ruhuna Reds, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Jamaica Tallawahs, Saint Lucia Kings, Stellenbosch Kings, Rangpur Riders, Dambulla, Montreal Tigers, Kandy, Khulna Titans, Galle, Maratha Arabians, Asia XI, Galle Gladiators
Sport: Cricket
Personal Profile
Born: August 28, 1983 (42 years)
Birth Place: Galle
Nickname: Malinga
Role: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style: Right-arm fast
Career Information
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T20
Debut: vs England, 2006-06-15, The Rose Bowl
Last Match: vs West Indies, 2020-03-06, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium -
TEST
Debut: vs Australia, 2004-07-01, Marrara Cricket Ground
Last Match: vs India, 2010-08-03, P Sara Oval -
ODI
Debut: vs United Arab Emirates, 2004-07-17, Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
Last Match: vs Bangladesh, 2019-07-26, R.Premadasa Stadium -
IPL
Debut: vs Chennai Super Kings, 2009-04-18, Newlands
Last Match: vs Chennai Super Kings, 2019-05-12, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium -
CL
Debut: vs Lions, 2010-09-10, The Wanderers Stadium
Last Match: vs Northern Knights, 2014-09-16, Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium
ICC Rankings
| Format | Current Rank | Best Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Test | -- | -- |
| ODI | -- | -- |
| T20I | -- | 9 |
Batting Career Summary
| Test | ODI | T20 | IPL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 30 | 226 | 84 | 122 |
| Innings | 37 | 120 | 33 | 25 |
| Runs | 275 | 567 | 136 | 88 |
| Balls | 619 | 761 | 161 | 99 |
| Highest | 64 | 56 | 27 | 17 |
| Average | 11.46 | 6.83 | 6.48 | 5.5 |
| SR | 44.43 | 74.51 | 84.48 | 88.89 |
| Not Out | 13 | 37 | 12 | 9 |
| Fours | 36 | 45 | 9 | 6 |
| Sixes | 6 | 21 | 5 | 5 |
| Ducks | 9 | 26 | 8 | 6 |
| 50s | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 100s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 200s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 300s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 400s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling Career Summary
| Test | ODI | T20 | IPL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 30 | 226 | 84 | 122 |
| Innings | 59 | 220 | 83 | 122 |
| Balls | 5209 | 10936 | 1799 | 2827 |
| Runs | 3349 | 9759 | 2225 | 3365 |
| Maidens | 112 | 103 | 1 | 8 |
| Wickets | 101 | 338 | 107 | 170 |
| Avg | 33.16 | 28.87 | 20.79 | 19.79 |
| Eco | 3.86 | 5.35 | 7.42 | 7.14 |
| SR | 51.57 | 32.36 | 16.81 | 16.63 |
| BBI | 5/50 | 6/38 | 5/6 | 5/13 |
| BBM | 9/210 | 6/38 | 5/6 | 5/13 |
| 4w | 7 | 11 | 1 | 6 |
| 5w | 3 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| 10w | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
About Lasith Malinga
Representing Sri Lanka, Lasith Malinga has established himself as an impactful figure in modern-day Cricket with his skill and determination.
Lasith Malinga has played for teams including Sri Lanka, Mumbai Indians, Nondescripts Cricket Club, Middlesex, Ruhuna Royals, Melbourne Stars, Ruhuna Reds, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Jamaica Tallawahs, Saint Lucia Kings, Stellenbosch Kings, Rangpur Riders, Dambulla, Montreal Tigers, Kandy, Khulna Titans, Galle, Maratha Arabians, Asia XI, Galle Gladiators, showcasing adaptability in different match conditions. Lasith Malinga has shown dedication to improving his game, allowing him to compete effectively across different tournaments and formats.
As he continues to evolve, Lasith Malinga remains a key figure for Sri Lanka and is expected to play an even greater role in upcoming seasons.