Colombo:Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga has taken a World Cup hat-trick, during a six-wicket haul against Kenya.
Malinga achieved the feat in a spell of four wickets in six balls as Kenya were dismissed for 142 in Colombo.
On Monday, Kemar Roach took a hat-trick as his West Indies side beat the Netherlands by 215 runs in New Delhi.
This is Malinga’s second World Cup hat-trick, after he took four South African wickets in four balls in 2007.
It is also the seventh hat-trick to be taken at a World Cup.
India’s Chetan Sharma took the first against New Zealand in 1987, which was followed by Saqlain Mashtaq’s treble for Pakistan against Zimbabwe 12 years later.
Both Chaminda Vaas (for Sri Lanka, in their encounter with Bangladesh) and Brett Lee (for Australia against Kenya) took hat-tricks in the 2003 tournament.
In Colombo, Malinga’s 6-38 has given co-hosts Sri Lanka a superb opportunity to secure victory over Kenya, which will get their Group A challenge back on track following last Saturday’s 11-run loss to Pakistan.
Dear TNT Reader,
At The News Tribe, our mission is to bring you free, independent, and unbiased news and content that keeps you informed and empowered. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalism, as we understand that we are a platform for truth.
Apart from independent global news coverage, we also commit our unique focus on the Muslim world. In an age marked by the troubling rise of Islamophobia and widespread misrepresentation of Muslims in Western media, we strive to provide accurate and fair coverage.
But to continue doing so, we need your support. Even a small donation of 1$ can make a big difference. Your contribution will help us maintain the quality of our news and counteract the negative narratives that are so prevalent.
Please consider donating today to ensure we can keep delivering the news that matters. Together, we can make a positive impact on the world, and work towards a more inclusive, informed global society.
Donate Monthly Subscription Annual Subscription