Lasith Malinga takes 4 wickets in 4 balls on Mar 28, 2007 vs South Africa; watch video

Sri Lankan legend Lasith Malinga anunced his retirement from Test and ODI cricket in 2011 and 2019 respectively. However, pacer continues to play T20 cricket for Sri Lanka and is currently leading national side. He is widely regarded as one of greatest fast bowlers of all time and is often hailed for possessing a wide range of variations in his bowling arsenal.

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March 28, 2007: day when Lasith Malinga ruffled SA line-up

In a career filled with defining moments in Sri Lankan cricket, one of high points of Lasith Malinga’s cricketing journey came during 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup. On March 28, 2007, Malinga ran through South African lower order to almost snatch an unlikely victory against one of favourites of tournament. “Yorker King” picked up four wickets in four balls, thus becoming first bowler in international cricket to do so.

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A Recap of Malinga 4 wickets in 4 balls

South Africa and Sri Lanka tussled in a crucial Super 8 match in 2007 World Cup at Providence Stadium in Georgetown. Sri Lanka posted a modest 209 before South Africa were cruising towards ir target at 206-5. With match seemingly over, Lasith Malinga was brought into attack in final sts of contest.

Malinga n cleaned up Shaun Pollock and Andre Hall in consecutive deliveries to leave m panicking at 206-7. Continuing his spell in 47th over, right-arm pacer n induced an edge off a well-set Jacques Kallis to complete a hat-trick. Sniffing an unlikely Sri Lankan victory, cricketer n delivered a yorker to Makhaya Ntini off his first ball to complete four wickets in four balls. South Africa still mand a victory but Malinga fightback went a long way for his country as Sri Lanka mand a runners-up campaign in tournament.

Malinga 4 wickets in 4 balls, watch video

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Lasith Malinga in Mumbai Indians team 2020; IPL 2020 postponed

While coronavirus pandemic has resulted in postponement of highly-anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL 2020), much remains to be seen as to when mega T20 event will be launching its 13th edition. Lasith Malinga was scheduled to appear for Mumbai Indians team 2020 in opening match against Chennai Super Kings on March 29. However, fans of cricketer will have to wait a while as IPL 2020 is expected to face furr delays going ahead due to coronavirus pandemic.

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