SRH’s new death bowling weapon Eshan Malinga put in a sensational performance in an ODI against New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland.

Pacer Eshan Malinga was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for INR 1.20 crore in the IPL 2025 auction.

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Eshan Malinga shines with 3 wickets against New Zealand

In the game against New Zealand, having scored 290/8 in the first innings, Sri Lanka completely demolished the New Zealand batsmen in the second innings.

Eshan Malinga, who was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad in the auction, took 3 wickets. He fired Daryl Mitchell, Nathan Smith and Matt Henry.

His figures in the match were 7 overs, 1 maiden, 35 runs, 3 wickets, with an economy of 5.00. He and the other players helped their team win the game convincingly.

For IPL 2025, he will be used as a backup bowler for Sunrisers Hyderabad, but if he continues to produce at this level, he may be given a chance in the playing XI or even as an impact player.

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Sri Lanka claim dominant 140-run win

Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bat first. Pathum Nissanka (66), Kusal Mendis (54) and Janith Liyanage (53) scored half-centuries to propel the innings. In the first innings they scored 290/8 in 50 overs. Matt Henry led the way for New Zealand, taking 4/55 from 10 overs.

In the second innings, the Sri Lankan players dominated the proceedings. Maheesh Theekshana and Asitha Fernando broke the New Zealand top order as the Kiwis were reduced to 21/5 in just 7 overs.

Even Mark Chapman’s valiant effort of an unbeaten 81 off 81 balls could not take New Zealand home. Three wickets each from Asitha Fernando, Theekshana and Eshan Malinga helped Sri Lanka win by 140 runs.

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