Ranking Lasith Malinga’s top 3 performances in IPL

Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga was picked by Mumbai Indians in the year 2008 but had to wait until 2009 to make his debut for the Mumbai Indians. During the match against arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings on 18th April 2009 Lasith Malinga made his debut in IPL. Since making his debut for Mumbai Indians he has been a key player for the squad and was the lead bowler in the pace attack.

Playing for Mumbai Indians Lasith Malinga played 122 matches and picked 177 wickets with an average of 19.80. for the team. During his time with Mumbai Indians, he won four IPL trophies and two Champions League T20 trophies and was a part of a successful team. After 2017, he took retirement but returned back in 2019. In 2020 due to personal reasons, he left the team and retired from the IPL. Hence on that note, we take a look at his top 3 performances in IPL.

1. 5/23 – vs Delhi Daredevils (Delhi Capitals) – 2011

In the 2011 IPL season, Lasith Malinga had for the first time ever symbolised the brilliance of his true bowling. He had taken five wickets in the Indian Premier League’s fourth edition. The Delhi Daredevils, captained by Virender Sehwag, were a strong side, but they were unable to withstand Lasith Malinga’s devastating bowling. After taking wickets of famous names like David Warner and Unmukt Chand, he shocked Delhi as they were bowled out on 95/10. 

2. 4/16 – vs Deccan Chargers – 2012

With his fiery bowling, Malinga has claimed four wickets against Deccan Chargers in a league phase match. Because of his economical bowling, Dale Steyn, who took two wickets, was awarded man of the match instead of Malinga, causing a stir. Yet, Lasith Malinga’s inconsistent bowling ultimately allowed Mumbai Indians to win easily by five wickets once more. 

3. 4/22 – vs Kings XI Punjab (Punjab Kings)- 2010

Kings XI Punjab, headed by Mahela Jayawardene Prior to their encounter with MI in the league’s 27th game, Punjab had a strong winning record in the competition. Malinga claimed four wickets at a cost of just 22 runs, demonstrating his supremacy with the ball once again. Punjab had been asked to bat first by Mumbai, and they had amassed a respectable 163 runs. 

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