Malinga returned careerbest figures of 56 to bundle new zealand, who won the series 21, out for 88 while chasing 126 in kandy. Lasith malinga becomes the leading wickettaker in t20is. Lasith malinga claims 4 wickets in 4 balls in 3rd t20i against new. Malinga admitted that the good show by their spinning duo is a massive positive looking forward to the 2020 world t20. Malinga had ten balls left and the mood in the south african dressing room was enough to depic the craziness of that malinga spell out there.
On that recordmaking evening, lasith became the first bowler to take 100 international wickets in t20is and also picked up his fifth international hattrick, the most by any bowler. Lanka pacer malinga becomes leading wickettaker in t20is. For the second time in his international career, pacer lasith malinga has taken four wickets in four successive balls. Lasith malinga claimed four wickets in four balls and became the first player to take 100 wickets in twenty20s as sri lanka earned a consolation victory against new zealand on friday. Lasith malinga rewrites history, becomes first bowler to take 4. Jul 26, 2019 malinga made his odi debut in 2004, against the uae in dambulla. Malinga signed off from the contest not only by tormenting the batting lineup of the black caps but he also etched his name in the history books by. Lasith malinga claimed four wickets in four balls for the second time in his career to lead sri lanka to a 37run consolation win over new zealand in the third twenty20. Lasith malinga takes 4 wickets in 4 balls as sri lanka beat. With the threematch series already lost, sri lanka chose to bat first and made only 8125, their lowest score of the series. W,w,w,w malinga takes four wickets in four balls in t20i sportstar. Andrew caddick in 2000, 4th test against the west indies, at headingley, took 4 wickets in a over.
Jan 04, 2020 a sri lankan bowler who picked six wickets in six balls. Sunday times malinga takes four wickets in four balls. Malinga made his odi debut in 2004, against the uae in dambulla. Sri lanka fast bowler lasith malinga claimed four wickets in four balls for the second time in his international career. Lasith malinga 4 wickets in 4 balls south africa vs sri. Lasith malinga rewrites history, becomes first bowler to. And if lasith malinga had not produced his searing spell on friday, which in addition to the four in four reaped him a match analysis of five wickets for six runs, sri lanka stood little chance of. Malingas four in four hands sri lanka consolation win the. Chasing 126 runs to win, new zealand openers colin munro and tim seifert scored 15. Sri lanka fast bowler lasith malinga claimed four wickets in four balls for the second time in his international career to rip through the new zealand batting order.
How i took four wickets in four balls every monday gets the lowdown on one of the outstanding performances of the last week. The lucky bowler was sri lankas fast bowler lasith malinga, who has a similar bowling action to that of jeff thompson, who is a legend in australian cricketing circles. For the second time in his international career, lasith malinga claimed four wickets in as many deliveries, this time against new zealand in the. Icc recalls those four magic deliveries that made malinga. Sri lankas malinga takes four wickets in four balls. He is very well known for his swinging yorkers which has been known to smash batsmens toes if they do not see it come out of his hand. The lucky bowler was sri lankas fast bowler lasith malinga, who has a similar bowling action to that of jeff thompson, who is a. He is the only player to take four wickets in four balls in odis, during a world cup match against south africa at guyana in 2007. Malinga stars in sl win, first to reach 100wkt mark in t20s. Lasith malinga takes four wickets in four balls to deny new zealand. Lasith malinga takes 4 wickets in 4 balls in t20i against new zealand. Lasith malingas heroics help sri lanka stun england by 20. How i took four wickets in four balls sport the guardian.
Kallis and shaun pollock were batting when mahela jayawardene threw the ball to lasith malinga in the 45th over. Lasith malinga sets record with four wickets in four balls. He is also the only bowler ever to take two world cup hattricks which included a neverseenbefore four off four balls against south africa in 2007. Malinga took a hattrick to become the first bowler to claim two t20i hattricks, and four wickets with four balls, in the third over of his spell, while becoming the second bowler in the world to take four wickets in four consecutive balls in t20i history after rashid khan during the process. He is a fast bowler with a rare roundarm action, sometimes referred to as a sling action, which leads to his nickname, slinga malinga. Sri lankan fast bowler lasith malinga became the first man to take four wickets in four balls in an international match before south africa scrambled to a onewicket win at providence stadium.
Jul 23, 2019 icc also recalled slingamalingas memorable spell in the 2007 edition of the world cup when he took four wickets in four consecutive deliveries in a supereight game against south africa. He achieved the milestone during the slvsnz 1st t20i match. Lasith malinga becomes first bowler in history to take four wickets in four balls in t20is lasith malinga now has 104 wickets in 76 t20is, and is the leading wickettaker. Lasith malinga took 4 wickets on 4 ball against new zealand. Malinga is the only bowler to take four wickets in four consecutive balls in international cricket. He is the only bowler in international cricket to take 4 wickets in 4 balls.
Apr 07, 2017 chasing sri lankas 209, the proteas looked to have the game sealed when they reduced the equation of to five runs needed off 31 balls with five wickets in hand. Icc also recalled slingamalingas memorable spell in the 2007 edition of the world cup when he took four wickets in four consecutive deliveries in a supereight game against south africa. Lasith malinga claimed four wickets in four balls for the second time in his career to lead sri lanka to a 37run consolation win over new zealand in the third twenty20 international and deny the. Lasith malinga took 4 wickets on 4 ball against new. South africa needed four to win with five wickets in hand. Jan 22, 2011 south africa vs sri lanka cricket world cup 2007 malinga 4 wickets in 4 balls rare duration. Malingas four in four hands sri lanka consolation win. Sri lanka fast bowler lasith malinga claimed four wickets in four balls for the second time in his international career to rip through the new zealand batting order in a twenty20 match at pallekele on friday. Malinga went past shahid afridis tally of 98 wickets. Malinga is the only cricketer to have picked 4 wickets in 4 balls in an international game. Thanks to malinga s devastating spell of bowling, kiwis witnessed their worst possible start to the third t20i with four batsmen departing for a duck. South africa were chasing 210 and jacques kallis held one end up as they moved slowly towards the target. For england, ben stokes remained not out on 82 off 89 balls, his fighting innings laced with seven fours and four sixes, as he tried hard to stage a miraculous. Lasith malinga takes four wickets in four balls sl vs sa devindu.
Four wickets in four balls from lasith malinga turned what looked to be a simple black caps victory into pure pandemonium for the cacophonous crowd in pallekele, with the 36yearold turning back. Jul 27, 2019 malinga bagged 18 and wickets respectively in the two world cups. Rashid khan becomes the first bowler to take 4 wickets in 4 balls, icc twitter. Lasith malinga takes four wickets in four balls world cup 2007. Cricket world cup 2007 malinga 4 wickets in 4 balls rare. What is the record for most wickets taken in an over answers. By virtue of his dream spell, the 36yearold became the first entrant to the 100 wickets club of the shortest format of the game. Alfred holsinger is the first professional sri lankan cricketer. Also, malinga grabbed four wickets in four consecutive balls, a feat only achieved by rashid khan in this format. Lasith malinga takes 4 wickets in 4 balls against new. Lasith malinga 4 wickets in 4 balls cricket, the brilliant. Sep 19, 2016 six bowlers who have taken 4 wickets in 4 balls. After yielding for a modest score of 125 for 8 in their 20 overs, sri lankas charismatic speed pace craftsmen totalled the formidable kiwi batting lineup by taking four wickets in four balls. Malinga bagged 18 and wickets respectively in the two world cups.
Lasith malinga claimed four wickets in four balls for the second time in his career to lead sri lanka to a 37run consolation win over new. Sri lanka fast bowler lasith malinga claimed four wickets in four balls for the second time in his international career to rip through the new zealand batting order in a twenty20 match at. Sep 06, 2019 lasith malinga, the sri lanka fast bowler, claimed four wickets in as many balls to dismantle new zealand in the third and final twenty20 international in pallekele on friday. Lasith malinga takes four wickets in four balls as. Sri lanka fast bowler lasith malinga claimed four wickets in four balls for the second time in his international career to rip through the new. Lasith malinga 4 wickets in 4 balls vs new zealand 3rd t20 malinga hat trick. And if lasith malinga had not produced his searing spell on friday, which in addition to the fourinfour reaped him a match analysis of five wickets for six runs, sri lanka stood little chance of.
That total came from just 28 innings as malinga produced his best on the big stage, playing in four world cups 2007, 2011, 2015 and 2019 and taking 12. Lasith malinga 4 wickets in 4 balls lasith malinga s hattrick vs south africa south africa vs sri lanka cricket world cup 2007 lasith malinga vs south africa in world cup 2007. But malinga hastened his side to a thumping win by taking new zealands first four wickets in the third over of their reply. A lucky edge for four in malingas next over meant it was a case of so near yet so far for the islanders. Lasith malinga claims 4 wickets in 4 delivery against new. Aug 28, 2015 4 number of wickets malinga took in 4 consecutive balls in 2007 world cup against south africa. Page 2 six bowlers who have taken 4 wickets in 4 balls. Aug 21, 2000 how i took four wickets in four balls every monday gets the lowdown on one of the outstanding performances of the last week. Today we spoke to gary butcher, who became the first man in. What is the highest number of wickets taken in a over answers.
Dec 28, 2008 heres a video of the only time in international cricket that four wickets have been taken in 4 consecutive balls. Lasith malinga claimed four wickets in four balls for the second time in his career to lead sri lanka to a 37run consolation win over new zealand in the third twenty20 international on friday. Lasith malinga becomes first bowler in history to take four wickets in four balls in t20is lasith malinga now has 104 wickets in. He went on to cement his place in the national side and the 2007 icc cricket world cup was a standout for malinga who finished with 18 wickets including hauls of 310, 327 and 4 54. Sri lanka t20i captain lasith malinga claimed four wickets in four balls for the second time in his international career to rip through the new. The following is from the late and sorely missed bill frindall, responding to a similar question in 2007. Lasith malinga claimed four wickets in four balls for the second time in his career to lead sri lanka to a 37run consolation win over new zealand. Malinga has played 105 matches for the mumbai indians and has taken 151 wickets. Sep 06, 2019 lasith malinga claimed four wickets in four balls and became the first player to take 100 wickets in twenty20s as sri lanka earned a consolation victory against new zealand on friday. Though lasith malinga, who picked up four wickets in four balls, has been immortalized in the annals of cricket, another sri lankan bowler who picked up six wickets in six balls continues to be in oblivion.
Chasing 126 runs to win, new zealand openers colin munro and tim seifert scored. Lasith malingas incredible spell denies black caps. Lasith malingas fourball 4wicket hattrick duration. No bowler has taken more than four wickets in successive balls in firstclass cricket.
Lasith malinga retires in stats lasith malinga, the king of. South africa vs sri lanka cricket world cup 2007 malinga 4 wickets in 4 balls rare duration. Lasith malinga 4 wickets in 4 balls video how the sri lankan. He announced his retirement from test cricket in april 2011 to prolong his career in limited. South africa survive malingas menacing spell cricket. Malinga 4 wickets in 4 balls with the wickets of pollock. Lasith malinga takes four wickets in four balls sl vs sa. Lasith malinga profile lasith malinga cricket career.
Lasith malinga, the sri lanka fast bowler, claimed four wickets in as many balls to dismantle new zealand in the third and final twenty20. Lasith malinga retires in stats lasith malinga, the king. Malinga, till date is the only bowler to take four wickets in four balls in a world cup game. Jun 16, 2017 lasith malinga takes four wickets in four balls world cup 2007. Scorecard and ballbyball details how they were out.
He went on to cement his place in the national side and the 2007 icc cricket world cup was a standout for malinga who finished with 18 wickets including hauls of 310, 327 and 454. Sri lankan veteran speedster lasith malinga is now the highest wickettaker in t20is with 99 wickets in 74 matches. Chasing sri lankas 209, the proteas looked to have the game sealed when they reduced the equation of to five runs needed off 31 balls with five wickets in. Lasith malinga takes 4 wickets in 4 balls against new zealand. Aug 10, 20 lasith malinga takes four wickets in four balls sl vs sa. Malinga also is the secondhighest wickettaker in champions trophy with 25 wickets, only behind kyle mills 28. Four wickets in four balls from lasith malinga turned what looked to be a simple black caps victory into pure pandemonium for the cacophonous. Lasith malinga claims 4 wickets in 4 balls in 3rd t20i. Lasith malinga 4 wickets in 4 balls highlights in the 3rd t20i against new zealand read more sri lanka vs new zealand. Bowlers who have managed to pick 4 wickets in 4 balls, a feat extremely rare in cricket. Cricket world cup 2007 malinga 4 wickets in 4 balls rare duration.
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