Eshan Malinga

Kiribathgala Kankanamalage Eshan Malinga Dharmasena, more commonly known as Eshan Malinga is a Sri Lankan cricketer.

Early and personal life

Malinga was born on 4 February 2001 in Ratnapura, Sri Lanka. He is not related to former Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga.

Career

Eshan started his cricket carrier from Sivali College, Ratnapura. He made his first-class debut for Ragama Cricket Club in the 2022–23 Major [League Tournament (Sri Lanka)|Major League Tournament] on 2 September 2022. He made his List A debut for Ragama Cricket Club in the 2022–23 Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament on 5 July 2022. He made his Twenty20 debut for Ragama Cricket Club in 2022 Major Clubs T20 Tournament on 25 May 2022.

Indian Premier League

Eshan was secured by Sunrisers Hyderabad at the List of 2025 Indian [Premier League personnel changes#Auction|IPL 2025 mega auctions] for ₹1.20 crore, a price four times higher than his ₹30 lakh base price. Malinga had an impressive debut IPL season, finishing with 13 wickets in seven matches.
He was retained by SRH for the 2026 season at his 2025 sold price of ₹1.2 crore.