Malinga brings victory to Mumbai Indians in the finals of IPL
Posted by Editor on May 13, 2019 - 9:05 am
Mumbai Indians beat Chennai Super Kings by one run in a nail-biting Indian Premier League final to claim a record fourth title in Hyderabad yesterday.
After Shane Watson had hit a fierce 80, CSK needed two runs off the final ball to overtake Mumbai Indians’ 149 for 8 but Lasith Malinga dismissed Shardul Thakur with a perfect yorker to claim the landmark win.
Windies all-rounder Kieron Pollard smashed an unbeaten 41 off 25 balls to set up the Mumbai Indians total.
Watson batted through the CSK innings until he was run out in the final over, smashing four sixes and eight fours.
Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka moves to strengthen fight against money laundering and terror financing February 3, 2026
- L.S.P. Jayaratne approved as Auditor General by Constitutional Council February 3, 2026
- Defence Secretary inspects Colombo Central Bus Terminal renovation February 3, 2026
- Popular actor Hemal Ranasinghe arrested February 3, 2026
- MILCO shows state institutions can be rebuilt by ending corruption: PM February 3, 2026
