Eshan Malinga is a specialist bowler from Sri Lanka playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad. IPL 2026 fantasy price: 9 Cr on CricketDream.
🏏PLAYER DETAILS
🌍INTERNATIONAL CAREER
In T20Is, Eshan Malinga has scored 5 runs across 11 matches at an average of 5.00 (SR 50.00). Best score: 3*. With the ball: 9 T20I wickets at an average of 34.67 and economy of 9.22, with best figures of 2/24. In ODIs, Eshan Malinga has scored 14 runs across 7 matches at an average of 4.67 (SR 25.45). Best score: 4. With the ball: 4 ODI wickets at an average of 55.75 and economy of 6.03, with best figures of 3/35.
| Format | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | Wkts | Bowl Avg | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 11 | 5 | 5.00 | 50.00 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 34.67 | 9.22 |
| ODI | 7 | 14 | 4.67 | 25.45 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 55.75 | 6.03 |
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3* | 5.00 | 50.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inn | Wkts | Runs | Avg | Eco | SR | BBI | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 9 | 312 | 34.67 | 9.22 | 22.6 | 2/24 | 0 |
📋PLAYER OVERVIEW
Eshan Malinga is a overseas specialist bowler representing Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026, priced at 9 Cr on CricketDream.
Across 14 matches this IPL season, Eshan Malinga has scored 640 fantasy points: 46 a game, at 71.1 points per credit.
📊RECENT FORM (LAST 5 MATCHES)
| Match | Overs | Wkts | Catches | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG v SL29 Oct 2026 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 15 |
| PAK v SL27 Oct 2026 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 54 |
| ENG v SL22 Oct 2026 | 10.0 | 0 | 0 | -11 |
| PAK v SL18 Oct 2026 | 9.8 | 4 🎯 | 0 | 166 |
| PAK v SL13 Oct 2026 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 74 |
Over the last 5 games, Eshan Malinga is averaging 60 fantasy points, against 46 for the season. Most recently against ENG: 15. Best of the run was 166 against PAK. 1 three-wicket haul too.
👥ON CRICKETDREAM
Across Eshan Malinga's last 14 fixtures, 75% of CricketDream teams started Eshan Malinga and 0% handed over the captaincy, while Eshan Malinga averaged 42 fantasy points in those games.
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Next up: PAK v SL, Tue, 17 Nov 2026 (Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan 2026/27 (Test)). Pick Eshan Malinga in a Fantasy XI.
🎯FANTASY VERDICT
46 a game at 9 Cr, or 71.1 points per credit, across 14 matches.
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❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Which IPL team does Eshan Malinga play for in 2026?▾
Eshan Malinga is a bowler for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
What are Eshan Malinga's fantasy stats in IPL 2026?▾
Eshan Malinga has 640 fantasy points from 14 matches, an average of 46 per game, or 71.1 points per credit at 9 Cr.
Is Eshan Malinga a good captain pick?▾
Eshan Malinga averages 46 points a game, which makes a solid vice-captain. As captain, it depends on conditions and the opposition.
What are Eshan Malinga's international cricket career stats?▾
Eshan Malinga has international career data across T20I, ODI. Eshan Malinga's best batting format is ODI: 14 runs in 7 matches with a batting average of 4.67.
How many T20I runs has Eshan Malinga scored in international cricket?▾
Eshan Malinga has scored 5 runs in 11 T20I matches, averaging 5.00 at a strike rate of 50.00. Highest score: 3*.
How many T20I wickets does Eshan Malinga have?▾
Eshan Malinga has taken 9 wickets in T20I cricket in 11 matches with a bowling average of 34.67 and an economy rate of 9.22. Best bowling: 2/24.
How many ODI runs has Eshan Malinga scored in international cricket?▾
Eshan Malinga has scored 14 runs in 7 ODI matches, averaging 4.67 at a strike rate of 25.45. Highest score: 4.
How many ODI wickets does Eshan Malinga have?▾
Eshan Malinga has taken 4 wickets in ODI cricket in 7 matches with a bowling average of 55.75 and an economy rate of 6.03. Best bowling: 3/35.
How does Eshan Malinga's IPL performance compare with the international career?▾
In IPL 2026, Eshan Malinga averages 46 fantasy points per match. Internationally, the best batting average is 4.67 in ODIs.
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