The greatest T20 XI of all time

#11 Lasith Malinga

‘Slinga Malinga’ mastered the art of bowling yorkers on a consistent basis

Known to the world as ‘Slinga Malinga’, Lasith Malinga is one of the best fast bowlers going around in world cricket. Possessing a unique round-arm action, Malinga has bedevilled the best of the batsmen over time.

One of the major reasons for his huge success is the variations he brings to the table. A yorker specialist, the Sri Lankan has played a major role with every team he has represented since his debut in 2004. Skilled enough to swing the ball both ways, the seamer also has a flawless slower delivery which he has utilised to stem the flow of runs.

Winning captain of the ICC World T20 team in 2014, the Sri Lankan has been an integral part of the Mumbai Indians set up since the IPL’s inception in 2008. Owing to his ability to deliver at crucial times, Malinga has featured in almost all T20 leagues across the world and boasts of many records to his name.

Matches	Wickets	Bowling Average	Economy	Best performance	5-wicket hauls
221	299	18.03	6.69	6/7	4