LASITH MALINGA

Hat-tricks in Cricket World Cups: As Mohammad Shami Scalps Hat-trick Against Afghanistan in CWC 2019, Check All-Time List of Bowlers Who Achieved This Feat

Before Shami, eight bowlers have taken a World Cup hat-trick with Sri Lanka’s fast bowler Lasith Malinga achieving the feat twice. This is now the tenth instance of a bowler taking a World Cup hat-trick.

‘Lasith Malinga Is a Legend’, Says Sri Lanka Skipper Dimuth Karunaratne

Sri Lanka caused a major upset in the ongoing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup on Friday as they defeated tournament hosts England and after the win, Sri Lanka skipper Dimuth Karunratne heaped praise on bowler Lasith Malinga, calling him a 'legend'.

Virender Sehwag Says ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Has Come Alive After Sri Lanka Beat England in a Thrilling Encounter

Lasith Malinga starred with a four-wicket haul as Sri Lanka stunned pre-tournaments favourites England at the Headingley Cricket Ground.

Mahela Jayawardena Trolls Kevin Pietersen After Sri Lanka Beats England in CWC 2019 Match

The match between Sri Lanka and England yesterday was at Headingley in Leeds was quite a low scoring one.

'God' Copies 'God of Cricket' Sachin Tendulkar's Tweet Congratulating Sri Lanka Team For Win Over England in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019!

Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, called as 'God of Cricket' for his astonishing feats on the cricket ground, complimented the Sri Lanka cricket team and Lasith Malinga for their performance against England as the island nation pulled off a major upset by defeating hosts and favourite England in Friday's match at Headingley, Leeds.

Lasith Malinga Trolled For 'Fitness' and 'Being Fat' After Image Showing His Pot Belly From Match Against England Goes Viral, Check Hilarious Tweets

Lasith Malinga produced a superlative effort with the ball and his 4/41 during the England vs Sri Lanka match in ICC CWC 2019 helped Sri Lanka win the match by 20 runs, causing a huge upset in the tournament. However, after the match, Malinga was trolled for his protruding tummy as a picture of him went viral on Twitter.

England vs Sri Lanka Stat Highlights ICC CWC 2019: SL Beat ENG by 20 Runs

England vs Sri Lanka Stat Highlights ICC CWC 2019: Sri Lanka outplayed hosts England by 20 runs in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 (CWC 2019) match 27. Chasing a target of 233 runs, England were bundled out for just 212 runs. Ben Stokes was left unbeaten on 82 off 89 balls. With this win, Sri Lanka moves to the fifth spot on the updated ICC CWC 2019 points table and keep their chances of a semifinal berth alive.

England vs Sri Lanka Stat Highlights ICC CWC 2019: Despite Ben Stokes’ Heroics SL Outplay Hosts ENG

The defeat now makes England’s road to semi-final somewhat difficult as they face Australia, India and New Zealand in their remaining three matches.

Sri Lanka Stun England in CWC 2019 Match, Twitter Abound With Funny Memes on Hosts; Praise for Lasith Malinga

Defending 232/9, Sri Lanka rode on brilliant bowling performances by Lasith Malinga and Dhananjaya de Silva to bowl out England for 212 in 47 overs. Malinga also became only the fourth bowler in the history of Cricket to take 50 or more wickets in the world cups.

Most Wickets in Cricket World Cup: Sri Lanka’s Lasith Malinga Becomes 4th Highest Wicket-Taker in WC, Check All-Time List

Malinga achieved the feat during the England vs Sri Lanka match in Headingley, Leeds. Malinga is now number four on the list of all time highest wicket takers in world cups. He is also Sri Lanka's second bowler after Muttiah Muralitharan to take 50 plus wickets in the World Cups.

Jofra Archer Joins Mitchell Starc to Become Joint-Highest Wicket-Taker in CWC 2019 During ENG vs SL Match

England's tight bowling restricted Sri Lanka to 232/9 in 50 Overs. Jofra Archer was congratulated by the ICC Cricket World Cup for his three wicket haul in Friday's match and becoming the joint highest wicket taker in ICC CWC 2019.

ENG vs SL, ICC CWC 2019 Toss Report & Playing 11: Sri Lanka Wins Toss, Elects to Bat First Against England

Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne won the toss and chose to bat first. Sri Lanka made two changes.

ENG vs SL, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Joe Root vs Lasith Malinga and Other Exciting Mini Battles to Watch Out for at the Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds

England has set their eyes on the semi-finals, while Sri Lanka are in a do-or-die situation. Take a look at some of the most important battles in the contest, such as Joe Root vs Lasith Malinga, which will make the match more exciting and thrilling for the fans.

Sri Lanka vs Australia Head-to-Head Record: Ahead of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Clash, Here Are Match Results of Last 5 SL vs AUS Encounters!

Australia are favourites to defeat Sri Lanka given there is a huge gulf in class between the two squads. Sri Lanka will have to bat well if they wish to make a contest of the tie.

SL vs AUS, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Lasith Malinga vs David Warner and Other Exciting Mini Battles to Watch Out for at The Oval

In the 20th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, an in-form Australian team will take on an out-of-sorts Sri Lankan side on June 15.

Sri Lanka vs Australia Dream11 Team Predictions: Best Picks for All-Rounders, Batsmen, Bowlers & Wicket-Keepers for SL vs AUS in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match 20

The 20th match of the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup will see two teams struggling with different issues – Australia and Sri Lanka – clash against each other on June 15 – the first match of the doubleheader day.

Lasith Malinga Likely to Return Home After Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match

Malinga has taken three wickets in the three matches that Sri Lanka has played so far. One of matches was washed out without a ball being bowled.

BAN vs SL, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match 16, Key Players: Shakib Al Hasan, Kusal Perera, Mehidy Hasan and Other Cricketers to Watch Out for at Bristol County Ground

The absence of Nuwan Pradeep is a huge blow for Sri Lanka who is their premium attack bowler. Bangladesh definitely is the favourites for the contest.