Lasith Malinga
Bowler
11 Apr 2024
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL: Here are lopsided player battles with no dismissals
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has produced some exhilarating player rivalries over the years.
11 Apr 2024
Indian Premier League (IPL)Indian Premier League: Presenting highest wicket-takers in death overs
One of the toughest tasks in T20 cricket is to restrict the flow of runs in death overs. Even the greatest bowlers succumb to the pressure, especially in the Indian Premier League.
08 Apr 2024
Indian Premier League (IPL)Who has the most IPL wickets for a team? Stats
Jasprit Bumrah starred with another match-winning spell for Mumbai Indians, this time against Delhi Capitals in Match 20 of the 2024 Indian Premier League season.
07 Apr 2024
Jasprit BumrahJasprit Bumrah completes 150 IPL wickets: Decoding his stats
Mumbai Indians pacer Jasprit Bumrah has reached a milestone of 150 wickets in the Indian Premier League.
24 Mar 2024
Mumbai Indians (MI)Lasith Malinga: Revisiting his top match-winning spells in IPL
Former Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga is arguably the finest fast bowler to have played the T20 format.
10 Mar 2024
Indian Premier League (IPL)Presenting the unique bowling records in IPL
The 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) edition will be underway in less than two weeks. Defending champions Chennai Super Kings will meet Royal Challengers Bangalore on March 22.
09 Mar 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamSL's Nuwan Thushara joins elite list with hat-trick versus Bangladesh
Sri Lanka's fast-bowling sensation Nuwan Thushara scripted history with a majestic hat-trick in the third and final T20I against Bangladesh in Sylhet.
19 Feb 2024
Wanindu HasarangaWanindu Hasaranga becomes second-fastest bowler to claim 100 T20I wickets
Sri Lankan skipper Wanindu Hasaranga became the second-fastest bowler to accomplish 100 T20I wickets.
18 Jan 2024
Wanindu HasarangaWanindu Hasaranga records his third T20I four-fer: Key stats
Sri Lanka claimed a massive win against Zimbabwe in the 3rd and final T20I at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
20 Dec 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2024 auction: Who is Sri Lanka's Nuwan Thusara?
Sri Lankan pacer Nuwan Thushara will play for Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
04 Nov 2023
Mitchell StarcMitchell Starc becomes the third-highest wicket-taker in ODI WC history
Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has broken the tie with Lasith Malinga to become the third-highest wicket-taker in ICC Cricket World Cups.
25 Oct 2023
Mitchell StarcWorld Cup: Mitchell Starc becomes the most successful left-arm pacer
Australian cricket team pacer Mitchell Starc has become the most successful left-arm pacer in the ICC Cricket World Cup history.
20 Oct 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)Mumbai Indians rope in Lasith Malinga as bowling coach: Details
Mumbai Indians have announced Lasith Malinga's appointment as their bowling coach.
07 Oct 2023
Mitchell StarcMitchell Starc fastest to complete 50 World Cup wickets: Stats
Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has scripted history as he has become the fastest bowler to accomplish 50 wickets in ICC Cricket World Cups.
28 Sep 2023
Mitchell StarcMitchell Starc owns best bowling average in WC history: Stats
Australia will be heading into the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup as one of the favorites to win the tournament.
25 Sep 2023
ICC Cricket World CupPresenting the highest wicket-takers in ICC Cricket World Cup history
The 2023 edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup is scheduled to get underway on October 5.
04 Sep 2023
Ish SodhiIsh Sodhi becomes highest wicket-taker in away T20Is: Key stats
New Zealand leg-spinner Ish Sodhi recorded a three-wicket haul against England in the third T20I of the four-match series on Sunday (September 3).
31 Aug 2023
Tim SoutheeTim Southee vs Shakib Al Hasan in T20Is: Key stats
New Zealand captain Tim Southee has overtaken his Bangladesh counterpart Shakib Al Hasan to become the highest wicket-taker in T20Is.
19 Aug 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)MI appoint Lasith Malinga as bowling coach: Details here
Sri Lankan legend Lasith Malinga has returned to Mumbai Indians as their new bowling coach.
18 Aug 2023
ICC Cricket World CupPresenting the unbreakable records at ICC Cricket World Cups
The 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup will be played in India in October-November.
07 Aug 2023
Asia CupPresenting the unbreakable records in Asia Cup
Cricket fans have their eyes on the calendar with the 2023 edition of the Asia Cup getting underway on August 30.
05 Aug 2023
Asia CupDecoding Team Sri Lanka's stats in Asia Cup
Sri Lanka will fight for their seventh Asia Cup title in the 2023 edition of the continental tournament, which will get underway on August 30.
04 Aug 2023
Asia CupDecoding the best spells in Asia Cup
The 2023 edition of the Asia Cup will get underway on August 30 with a total of six teams taking part.
03 Aug 2023
Wasim AkramPresenting the unbreakable bowling records in ODI cricket
After two years of action-packed T20I cricket, it is time for the 50-over format to take over.
30 May 2023
Mohammed ShamiMohammed Shami finishes IPL 2023 as GT's leading wicket-taker
Purple cap winner Mohammed Shami has finished the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) season as the highest wicket-taker for the Gujarat Titans.
11 May 2023
Matheesha PathiranaIPL 2023: Decoding Matheesha Pathirana's remarkable stats in death overs
Matheesha Pathirana's rise has been one of the stories of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL).
22 Apr 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)Amit Mishra matches Lasith Malinga's wickets tally in IPL: Stats
Veteran leg-spinner Amit Mishra had another great outing for Lucknow Super Giants against the Gujarat Titans in match number 30 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season.
07 Apr 2023
Sunil NarineSunil Narine completes 150 IPL matches for KKR: Key stats
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Thursday (April 6) thrashed Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 81 runs to claim their first win in the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL).
02 Apr 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)Yuzvendra Chahal equals Lasith Malinga's IPL wickets tally: Key stats
Rajasthan Royals superstar Yuzvendra Chahal delivered a bowling masterclass against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in their Indian Premier League (IPL) opener at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
04 Nov 2022
Ish SodhiIsh Sodhi steers clear of Malinga, becomes fourth-highest T20I wicket-taker
Ish Sodhi delivered an impressive spell against Ireland during New Zealand's final Super 12 assignment in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2022.
03 Jun 2022
Australian Cricket TeamLasith Malinga named Sri Lanka's bowling strategy coach: Details here
Former captain and pacer Lasith Malinga has been appointed as Sri Lanka's bowling consultant for the upcoming white-ball series against Australia, starting June 7.
11 Mar 2022
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2022: Rajasthan Royals appoint Lasith Malinga as fast-bowling coach
Rajasthan Royals have appointed Lasith Malinga as their fast-bowling coach for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season.
18 Nov 2021
New Zealand Cricket TeamTim Southee breaks Lasith Malinga's record: Decoding his T20I stats
In the first T20I between India and New Zealand, veteran pacer Tim Southee went on to surpass Lasith Malinga's wickets tally.
14 Sep 2021
SportsLegend Lasith Malinga announces retirement from T20 cricket
Sri Lankan legend Lasith Malinga has announced retirement from all forms of cricket.
20 Jan 2021
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2021 Player Retention: CSK retain Raina, Smith sacked
Following India's historic win at the Gabba, the attention shifts to the 14th edition of Indian Premier League.
02 Sep 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2020: Lasith Malinga ruled out, James Pattinson replaces him
Lasith Malinga has been ruled out of the impending Indian Premier League season. He will be unavailable due to personal reasons.
28 Aug 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)Happy Birthday Lasith Malinga: A look at his monumental records
Sri Lankan maestro Lasith Malinga, on Friday, turned 37.
21 Aug 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2020: Lasith Malinga set to miss the first half
Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga is set to miss the first half of the 2020 IPL for Mumbai Indians due to personal reasons.
31 Jul 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)Top bowling spells of Lasith Malinga in Indian Premier League
Lasith Malinga has been a consistent force for the Mumbai Indians since making his debut for them in 2009 in the Indian Premier League.
21 Jun 2020
England Cricket Team#ThisDayThatYear: Malinga rattles England, enters the elite list of bowlers
On this day in 2019, veteran fast bowler Lasith Malinga reached yet another historic feat in international cricket.
12 May 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)#ThisDayThatYear: A fourth IPL title for Mumbai Indians
On this day in 2019, Mumbai Indians clinched yet another Indian Premier League (IPL) title by defeating arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings in the final.
28 Mar 2020
Cricket: News, Stats and more!#ThisDayThatYear: Slinga Malinga stuns South Africa with a hat-trick
Lasith Malinga defied the laws of cricket with his quirky action bowling action after announcing himself in 2004.
20 Nov 2019
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Lasith Malinga may play on beyond T20 World Cup
Veteran Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga had earlier stated that he will retire from T20Is after the ICC World T20 in 2020.
01 Nov 2019
David Warner3rd T20I, Australia beat Sri Lanka: List of records broken
Australia rode on another unbeaten show from David Warner to beat Sri Lanka in the third and final T20I on Friday.
21 Oct 2019
Cricket: News, Stats and more!The Hundred draft: Gayle, Malinga undrafted; Rashid, Russell top picks
The England Cricket Board's new competition The Hundred has been grabbing headlines especially due to its new format.
24 Sep 2019
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Sri Lankan cricket squad leaves for Pakistan despite security concerns
The Sri Lankan men's cricket squad has left for the tour of Pakistan despite security concerns.
07 Sep 2019
Cricket: News, Stats and more!ICC T20I Rankings: Veteran Lasith Malinga gains big
Sri Lanka's veteran pacer Lasith Malinga gained big in the ICC T20I Rankings for Bowlers.
07 Sep 2019
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Here are the records held by Lasith Malinga in T20Is
Lasith Malinga is undoubtedly one of the greatest pacers ever produced by Sri Lanka.
03 Sep 2019
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Sri Lanka vs New Zealand: Preview, Dream11 and more
Sri Lanka will be out to stop New Zealand in the second T20I to be held at Pallekelle tonight.
02 Sep 2019
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Lasith Malinga scripts this special T20I record: Details here
Veteran Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga set the record for the most T20I wickets after surpassing former Pakistan great Shahid Afridi.
01 Sep 2019
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Sri Lanka vs New Zealand: Preview, Dream11 and more
After an entertaining two-match Test series that ended 1-1, Sri Lanka and New Zealand are gearing up for an intense T20I series.
05 Jul 2019
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Sri Lanka vs India: Preview, Dream11 and head-to-head records
The Indian cricket team will be up against Sri Lanka in match number 44 of the ICC World Cup 2019 on Saturday.
10 Jun 2019
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: Preview, pitch report and TV listing
The ICC World Cup 2019 has already witnessed several high-octane clashes.
03 Jun 2019
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: Preview, pitch report and TV listing
The ICC World Cup 2019 will witness an interesting clash as Afghanistan take on Sri Lanka in the seventh match at the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Tuesday.
20 May 2019
England Cricket TeamRecords that could be broken in 2019 ICC World Cup
The ICC World Cup 2019 is just 10 days away and teams would be looking to dominate the proceedings from the word go.
16 May 2019
Sachin TendulkarHere are some unique records scripted in ICC World Cup
The ICC World Cup is undoubtedly the most awaited event in cricket.
07 May 2019
ICC Cricket World CupWorld Cup: Reasons why Sri Lanka won't qualify for semi-final
The ICC World Cup 2019 is less than a month away.
05 May 2019
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2019: MI beat KKR, here are the records broken
Mumbai Indians ousted Kolkata Knight Riders from the ongoing 12th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019.
18 Apr 2019
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Sri Lanka announce 15-member squad for 2019 World Cup
Sri Lanka announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC World Cup 2019 to start from May 30 onwards.
03 Apr 2019
Indian Premier League (IPL)Decoding the rivalry between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians
The 12th edition of the Indian Premier League has already given us a couple of interesting ties.
23 Mar 2019
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Malinga to retire from international cricket after WT20 in 2020
Sri Lanka's veteran fast bowler Lasith Malinga has decided that he will retire from international cricket after the ICC World T20 next year.
20 Mar 2019
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Proteas seal first T20I via Super Over against Lanka
South Africa clinched the first T20I against Sri Lanka in a dramatic fashion to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
31 Jan 2019
Indian Premier League (IPL)#IPL2019: Five veterans who might not find place in playing-XI
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 is all set to start from March 23 onwards.
05 Jan 2019
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Kiwis beat Lanka in second ODI: Here're records broken
New Zealand followed their Test series triumph against Sri Lanka with a win in the ODI series as well.
15 Dec 2018
Indian Premier League (IPL)Lasith Malinga to lead Sri Lanka in ODIs and T20Is
Sri Lanka have called back 35-year-old veteran fast bowler Lasith Malinga for the limited-overs series against New Zealand.
08 Dec 2018
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2019 auction: Will Lasith Malinga find any takers?
Sri Lanka's fast bowler Lasith Malinga has listed himself in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) auction to be held in Jaipur on December 18.
08 Nov 2018
BCCIWatch: The most bizarre 360 degree bowling action
The BCCI and the Indian cricket team shared a video of a bizarre 360-degree bowling action, unlike anything that we have ever seen before.
16 Sep 2018
Bangladesh Cricket TeamAsia Cup 2018: Discussion points as Bangladesh humiliate Sri Lanka
Bangladesh thrashed Sri Lanka by 137 runs to win their Group B opener of the Asia Cup 2018 on Saturday.
08 Mar 2018
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Nuwan Thushara: The Lasith Malinga 2.0
Lasith Malinga's pin-point yorkers, colored curly hair and his uncanny sling bowling action make him one of the memorable cricketers to have graced the sport.
29 Jan 2018
Indian Premier League (IPL)Legends who remained unsold at the 2018 IPL auction
After two days of exhaustive bidding, the IPL auction finally came to an end on Sunday.
09 Jan 2018
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Sri Lanka: Angelo Mathews reappointed as limited-overs captain
All-rounder Angelo Mathews has been reappointed as Sri Lanka's limited-overs captain, less than 6 months after stepping down from the post.
16 Dec 2017
Cricket: News, Stats and more!No Malinga, no Lakmal for T20 series
Sri Lanka have announced their T20 squad for the upcoming series against India and some big names have been given a miss.
01 Sep 2017
Cricket: News, Stats and more!End of the road for Lasith Malinga?
Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga has stated that he will assess his future in international cricket after the ODI series against India.
28 Jun 2017
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Malinga handed one year 'suspended ban' over his media remarks
Sri Lanka's pace sensation Lasith Malinga has been handed a 'suspended one-year cricket ban' after he pleaded guilty of breach of contract of speaking to media without permission.
02 Jun 2017
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Players we will miss in the next Champions Trophy
The 2017 Champions Trophy is the 8th edition of the tournament.
06 May 2017
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL: Mumbai crush Delhi by 146 runs; qualify for play-offs
After a fantastic display by the batsmen, Mumbai Indians' bowlers put on a stellar performance to thrash Delhi Daredevils by 146 runs in the 45th match of 2017 IPL.
09 Apr 2017
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)IPL: MI snatch win away from KKR
A brilliant display of batting by Hardik Pandya helped Mumbai Indians register their first victory in the 2017 Indian Premier League.
| Format | M | Ing | NO | R | HS | A | SR | 100s | 50s |
| Test | 30 | 37 | 13 | 275 | 64 | 11.45 | 44.42 | 0 | 1 |
| ODI | 226 | 119 | 36 | 567 | 56 | 6.83 | 74.5 | 0 | 1 |
| T20I | 84 | 33 | 12 | 136 | 27 | 6.47 | 84.47 | 0 | 0 |
| T20 | 295 | 92 | 39 | 426 | 37* | 8.03 | 102.89 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 291 | 154 | 44 | 740 | 56 | 6.72 | - | 0 | 1 |
| First Class | 84 | 101 | 41 | 585 | 64 | 9.75 | 40.45 | 0 | 1 |
| Format | M | Ing | Balls | R | W | A | SR | E | 5W | 10W |
| Test | 30 | 59 | 5,209 | 3,349 | 101 | 33.15 | 51.5 | 3.85 | 3 | 0 |
| ODI | 226 | 220 | 10,936 | 9,760 | 338 | 28.87 | 32.3 | 5.35 | 8 | 0 |
| T20I | 84 | 83 | 1,799 | 2,225 | 107 | 20.79 | 16.8 | 7.42 | 2 | 0 |
| T20 | 295 | 289 | 6,508 | 7,679 | 390 | 19.68 | 16.6 | 7.07 | 5 | 0 |
| List A | 291 | 13,916 | 12,264 | 446 | 27.49 | 31.2 | 5.28 | 10 | 0 | |
| First Class | 84 | 11,927 | 7,784 | 257 | 30.28 | 46.4 | 3.91 | 7 | 0 |