Sunrisers Hyderabad bought Eshan Malinga La 1.2 Crore, Banking, Death Skills and Global T20 leagues.
In the 27th match of the IPL 2025, the Punjab Kings are taking on the Sunrisers Hyderabad at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad. SRH is looking for a win after losing four consecutive encounters in the IPL and is currently sitting at the bottom of the league table. Punjab Kings have won the toss and decided to bat first. However, Sunrisers Hyderabad, who are desperate for a win, have made one change in their playing XI as Eshan Malinga replaces his compatriot Kamindu Mendis.
Who is Eshan Malinga?
Eshan Malinga is a young 24-year-old pacer from Sri Lanka. He made his debut for the Sri Lankan national side this year, in 2025, against New Zealand in Wellington. He has experience playing in various leagues and played in the SA20 for Pulse Royals, where he took 4 wickets in 4 matches. He also played in the Lanka Premier League for Kandy Kings, where he participated in only one match.
Eshan Malinga’s qualities
Eshan Malinga’s bowling action isn’t as slingy as Lasith Malinga’s, but he specialises in death overs, which is what Sunrisers Hyderabad is looking for. SRH acquired him for 1.2 crores, and he can clock speeds of over 140 km per hour. He has extensive experience playing in international tournaments like the Emerging Asia Cup and youth cricket.
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