Eshan Malinga Biography: Age, Height, Stats, Net Worth, Family

Who is Eshan Malinga?

Eshan Malinga is a Sri Lankan cricketer who represents Sri Lanka internationally and plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL Team 2026.

He is a right-arm fast bowler known for pace and swing showing match-winning performances consistently.

The Sri Lankan cricketer has impressed with express bowling becoming specialist fast bowler establishing reputation across formats.

Early Life and Background

He was Born on February 4, 2001, at Ratnapura, Sri Lanka from where cricket journey began. His hometown Ratnapura showing roots in Sri Lankan cricket culture.

His background involved supportive environment from Ratnapura region. His father Gamini encouraged cricket dreams throughout journey providing proper guidance.

Regarding his relationships, unmarried focusing on cricket career showing dedicated professional approach toward sports.

His gf Hiruni Rasangi showing relationships maintained. Cast is Buddhist, and house is in Ratnapura.

Eshan Malinga Biography

Details	Information
Full Name	Kiribathgala Kankanamalage Eshan Malinga Dharmasena
Occupation	Fast Bowler
Place	Ratnapura
Hometown	Ratnapura
Date of Birth (Birthday)	February 4, 2001
Age	25 years
Height	5 feet 10 inches (178 cm)
Weight	70 kg (154 lbs)
Father	Gamini
Mother	Not Known
Brother	Not Known
Sister	NA
Cast	Buddhist
Religion	Buddhism
Jersey Number	#97
Wife	Not Married
GF	Hiruni Rasangi
House	Ratnapura
IPL Team	Sunrisers Hyderabad
IPL Price 2026	₹1.20 crore
Net Worth	Estimated ₹7 crore

Professional Cricket Career

His career start came through Ragama Cricket Club domestic cricket showing early promise in Sri Lankan tournaments consistently.

Debut came on January 5, 2025, for ODI cricket representing Sri Lanka against New Zealand showing international breakthrough.

He rose to prominence after taking highest wickets 55 in T20 cricket becoming star showing exceptional talent.

Recent news includes strong performances for Sunrisers Hyderabad showing opportunity in Indian Premier League building reputation.

Made first T20I match on November 20, 2025, for Sri Lanka against Zimbabwe followed by success.

Test career yet to begin focusing on limited-overs formats showing specialist approach maintained.

Indian Premier League Career

His ipl journey began when Sunrisers Hyderabad signed him for ₹1.20 crore in auction 2025.

Playing for ipl team 2026 Sunrisers Hyderabad as fast bowler helping team showing valuable contribution.

That’s why, Sunrisers Hyderabad retained him for IPL 2026 Price ₹1.20 crore showing franchise faith.

For ipl team 2026, providing express pace providing wickets for Indian Premier League showing breakthrough performance.

His ipl career includes 16 wkts in 10 matches showing reliable performances across limited seasons.

Eshan Malinga Stats

Domestic & International Stats

Batting & Fielding

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
ODIs	7	6	3	14	4	4.66	55	25.45	0	0	2	0	2	0
T20Is	8	3	2	1	1	1.00	7	14.28	0	0	0	0	3	0
FC	19	20	10	50	16	5.00	198	25.25	0	0	7	0	5	0
List A	21	16	11	40	7*	8.00	108	37.03	0	0	4	1	3	0
T20s	42	10	6	25	15	6.25	33	75.75	0	0	0	2	14	0

Bowling

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	Ave	Econ	SR
ODIs	7	7	222	223	4	3/35	55.75	6.02	55.5
T20Is	8	8	137	215	8	2/24	26.87	9.41	17.1
FC	19	32	2186	1371	44	5/106	31.15	3.76	49.6
List A	21	20	836	867	25	5/49	34.68	6.22	33.4
T20s	42	42	825	1187	55	4/15	21.58	8.63	15.0

IPL Stats

Batting & Fielding

Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
10	0	0	0	0	–	–	–	0	0	0	0	5	0

Bowling

Mat	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	Ave	Econ	SR
10	208	317	16	3/31	19.81	9.14	13.0

His career stats showcase powerful bowler across formats. Malinga career Statics demonstrate consistent wicket-taking with reliable performances.

Records and Achievements

His multiple records achievement include:

• Highest Wickets 55 in T20 cricket showing bowling prowess
• Best bowling 5/106 in FC cricket showing match-winning spell
• Fastest bowler Under-19 category showing speed achievement
• Hattrick potential showing rare wicket-taking ability

These records demonstrate his journey from Ratnapura place to becoming fast bowler consistently performing.

Playing Style

Eshan is 5 feet 10 inches with athletic build suited for fast bowling. As bowler, provides pace and swing showing unique advantage.

Right-arm fast bowler who excels with new ball showing dominance consistently throughout career.

Excels with bowling speed around 141 kmph adding threat to cricket showing aggressive approach always maintained.

Wears jersey number 97 for Sri Lanka representing team across formats showing pride throughout career.

Eshan Malinga Net Worth

Net worth is estimated at ₹7 crore in 2026. Income sources include:

• Indian Premier League salary: ₹1.20 crore from SRH showing current ipl price contract
• Sri Lanka Cricket contracts showing international fees accumulated
• Lanka Premier League earnings showing franchise value
• Prize money from tournaments showing additional earnings

The net worth reflects successful career with growing earnings showing professional sports success consistently.

Family, Personal Life & Relationships

His father Gamini encouraged cricket from childhood showing family support maintained.

Mother name not publicly known providing emotional backing throughout journey showing maternal care maintained.

Girlfriend Hiruni Rasangi supports career showing stable relationships alongside cricket progression.

Follows religion Buddhism showing spiritual beliefs guiding personal life alongside professional cricket career consistently.

Mother tongue Sinhala being from Sri Lanka which state showing linguistic heritage maintained throughout life.

Team Sri Lanka Journey

Represented Sri Lanka across formats. Dates Joined Sri Lanka ODI 2025, Dates Joined Sri Lanka T20I 2025, Dates Joined Sunrisers Hyderabad 2025.

He became crucial fast bowler for Sri Lanka providing wkts showing reliability across formats.

Trained at MRF Pace Academy earning respect showing talent development through coaching programs.

Social Media Profile

Platform	Handle
Instagram	@malinga__97
Facebook	Eshan-Malinga
X (Twitter )	NA

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