Player profile

Eshan Malinga

Bowler

Born: Feb 04, 2001
Batting: Right Handed Bat
Bowling: right-arm fast-medium
From: Ratnapura

Batting career

Career totals by format

Batting career statistics
Format	M	Runs	Avg	SR	HS
T20I	17	19	9.5	90.48	13*
List A	8	13	4.33	37.14	6*
T10	6	0	0	0	0
T20	33	28	7	96.55	15
First-class	1	1	1	6.25	1*
IPL	22	7	7	41.18	5
ODI	13	31	4.43	36.47	14

Bowling career

Career totals by format

Bowling career statistics
Format	M	Wkts	Econ	Overs	Best
T20I	17	16	9.83	53.3	2/24
List A	8	15	6.74	68.0	5/49
T10	6	4	8.91	11.0	3/10
T20	33	43	8.47	110.4	4/15
First-class	1	0	3.73	15.0	—
IPL	22	33	9.2	81.0	4/32
ODI	13	12	6.57	88.5	4/46

Recent performances

T20 match form

13 Oct 2026Sri Lanka vs PakistanT20I · Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Batting: —
Bowling: 2/38 (4.0 ov)

11 Oct 2026Sri Lanka vs PakistanT20I · Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Batting: —
Bowling: 1/41 (4.0 ov)

9 Oct 2026Sri Lanka vs PakistanT20I · Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Batting: 1* (3)
Bowling: 2/33 (3.5 ov)

19 Sep 2026Sri Lanka vs EnglandT20I · Old Trafford, Manchester

Batting: 0 (2)
Bowling: 0/34 (1.4 ov)

17 Sep 2026Sri Lanka vs EnglandT20I · Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

Batting: 0* (1)
Bowling: 1/27 (2.1 ov)

15 Sep 2026Sri Lanka vs EnglandT20I · The Rose Bowl, Southampton

Batting: 13* (5) • 1×4, 1×6
Bowling: 1/41 (4.0 ov)

15 Jun 2026Sri Lanka vs West IndiesT20I · Sabina Park, Kingston, Kingston

Batting: 1* (1)
Bowling: 0/30 (4.0 ov)

14 Jun 2026Sri Lanka vs West IndiesT20I · Sabina Park, Kingston, Kingston

Batting: —
Bowling: 0/41 (3.0 ov)

12 Jun 2026Sri Lanka vs West IndiesT20I · Sabina Park, Kingston, Kingston

Batting: 3* (2)
Bowling: 1/26 (4.0 ov)

About

Player story

In a realm where cricket is more than a sport- it's a way of life- Eshan Malinga burst onto the scene with the raw energy of a tropical storm. Born on February 4, 2001, in Ratnapura, Sri Lanka- a region famed for its shimmering gems- Malinga's early life was steeped in the culture and cadence of cricket. His formative years were spent at Sivali Central College in Ratnapura, where his burgeoning talent began to shine. It was here that Malinga's potential as a fast bowler was first recognized, setting the stage for his future endeavours. In the 10th 'Ranmini' Battle Inter-School Big Match in March 2019, he delivered a stellar performance, claiming 6 wickets for 28 runs in the first innings and 5 wickets for 35 runs in the second, culminating in match figures of 11 wickets for 63 runs. Such feats not only underscored his raw talent but also earned him the moniker "Opanayake Express," a nod to his hometown and express pace. Malinga's journey, however, was not devoid of challenges. In October 2019, he participated in the Airtel Fastest Pace bowling program, emerging as the fastest bowler in the Under-19 category with a speed of 141 kph (87.6 mph). This achievement was a double-edged sword, as the intense effort led to a back injury, sidelining him temporarily. Demonstrating resilience, Malinga collaborated with coach Palitha Nandasena during his recovery, refining his technique and fortifying his physical fitness. Upon his return, Malinga's domestic career commenced with Ragama Cricket Club in 2022. His List-A debut against Negombo Cricket Club in July 2022 marked the beginning of a promising trajectory. Later in September of the same year, he wore his maiden first-class cap, his maiden first-class wicket was of Muditha Premadasa in the second innings of the match. He has bowled in 27 innings and claimed 39 wickets with his best figure being 4/33. In the shortest format, he debuted on May 25, 2022, playing against Panadura Sports Club, in Colombo, he claimed his ma

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