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Eshan Malinga Records Third-Best IPL Figures for SRH Overseas Bowlers

Eshan Malinga recorded the third-best IPL bowling figures by an overseas player for Sunrisers Hyderabad, taking 4/32 against Delhi Capitals. His spell included key wickets of Nitish Rana, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, and Ashutosh Sharma. Abhishek Sharma's unbeaten 135 off 68 balls powered SRH to 244/2, the highest total of the match. SRH won by 49 runs, moving to third place in the points table.

Key Points: Eshan Malinga's 4/32 Seals SRH Win Over DC

  • Eshan Malinga takes 4/32 for SRH
  • Third-best IPL figures by SRH overseas bowler
  • Abhishek Sharma scores 135* off 68 balls
  • SRH posts 244/2, wins by 49 runs
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Eshan Malinga registers third-best IPL figures among SRH overseas bowlers

Eshan Malinga took 4/32 for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Delhi Capitals, registering the third-best IPL bowling figures by an SRH overseas bowler.

"He had a sensational spell of 4/32 in four overs, picking up big wickets of Nitish Rana, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs and Ashutosh Sharma - Match Report"

Hyderabad, April 22

Hyderabad, April 22: Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Eshan Malinga delivered a standout performance in the Indian Premier League, registering the third-best bowling figures by an overseas player for the franchise during their clash against Delhi Capitals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Tuesday.

Eshan achieved this feat during his side's match against Delhi Capitals (DC) at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Tuesday. During the match, he had a sensational spell of 4/32 in four overs, picking up big wickets of Nitish Rana, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs and Ashutosh Sharma, breaking the back of DC's run-chase of 245 runs, which was going well at one point.

The best figures by an overseas bowler for SRH have come from Afghanistan spinner Mohammed Nabi, who took 4/11 against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Hyderabad in 2019, followed by 4/22 by Darren Sammy against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in 2013 at Mohali.

In seven matches so far, he has taken 12 wickets at an average of 18.08 and an economy rate of 9.43, with a four-fer. He is the second-highest wicket-taker this season, next to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) pacer Anshul Kamboj (13).

Coming to the match, DC won the toss and opted to field first. A 97-run opening stand between Abhishek and Travis Head (37 in 26 balls, with two fours and two sixes) started off things for SRH. Abhishek batted the entire innings, ending with 135* in 68 balls, with 10 fours and 10 sixes, creating partnerships with skipper Ishan Kishan (25 in 13 balls, with two fours and a six) and Heinrich Klaasen (37* in 13 balls, with three fours and three sixes), taking SRH to 244/2 in 20 overs.

During the run-chase, after losing Pathum Nissanka early, KL Rahul (37 in 23 balls, with a four and three sixes) and Nitish Rana (57 in 30 balls, with seven fours and three sixes) put together a partnership of 86 runs. But after their dismissals, DC fell apart, with Eshan Malinga (4/32 in four overs), Sakib Hussain (1/29 in four overs) and Harsh Dubey (3/12 in two overs) reducing DC to 195/9.

SRH is in third place in the points table, with four wins and three losses, while DC is at fifth spot with three wins and three losses.

- ANI

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Priya S
Third-best figures for an overseas SRH bowler? That's impressive. But I feel SRH's batting is doing the heavy lifting this season - Abhishek's 135* was unreal. Malinga's bowling just added the finishing touch. Need more consistency from the bowling unit.
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Vikram M
Great performance by Malinga! His yorkers at the death were brilliant. But honestly, the real story here is Abhishek Sharma - 135* off 68 balls, 10 sixes! That's the kind of batting that wins tournaments. SRH looking dangerous this season. 💪
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Sarah B
Nice to see another Sri Lankan making waves in the IPL. Eshan Malinga is building a reputation like his namesake Lasith! His 4/32 was crucial in breaking DC's chase. Though I wish the article mentioned how Harsh Dubey's 3/12 also played a big role.
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Rohit P
Eshan Malinga is doing well but let's not get carried away. He's been expensive in some games (economy 9.43 is decent but not elite). The real find for SRH this season is Abhishek Sharma - that guy is on fire! Malinga just needs to stay consistent.
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Kavya N
As a SRH fan, I'm loving this! Malinga's 4/32 was exactly what we needed after DC's strong start. And can we talk about Abhishek's 135*? That was a masterclass. SRH batting lineup is scary good this year. Just need the bowlers to step up more. 🔥

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