Malinga records third ODI hat-trick [August 22 2011]

Sri Lanka’s opening bowler Lasith Malinga accounted for his third One Day International hat-trick at Premadasa Stadium today. He achieved this rare milestone in Sri Lanka’s fifith and final ODI against Australia now being played under lights. Tail enders Mitchell Johnson, John Hastings and Xavier Doherty fell victim to Malinga in the 46th over of the Australian innings.

The paceman who celebrates his 28th birthday on Saturday, has represented Sri Lanka in 94 one day internationals, capturing 149 wickets at an average of 25.28 apiece. Malinga’s lightening bowling performance enabled Sri Lanka to restrict Australia to 211 all out in 46.1 overs.