WC 2019: After creating history, Malinga made some such statements
WC 2019: After creating history, Malinga made some such statements
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Eng vs SL ICC World Cup 2019 England vs Sri Lanka: Veteran fast bowler Lasith Malinga, who played a key role in Sri Lanka's victory by taking four wickets in a thrilling match at Leeds' Headingley ground against England, says his team's bowlers are in line with the plan Suppressed, they have managed to win the match.

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Hosts England was bundled out for 20 runs in a thrilling match on Friday. For England, Ben Stokes scored the most knockout 82, although he could not win his team. Malinga took four wickets while bowling hard and was selected for the 'Match of the Match'.

"We know how good Stokes is, we know how fast they hit the ball, although we took care of the basics and put the exact ball that made us win," said Malinga, who was the hero of Sri Lanka's victory. "We maintained the line and length of the ball as per our plan and we also used the slow ball and the bouncer during this time. While we have grown confident now because we know how good the England team is and this is Sri Lanka's second win in this World Cup, while England's second defeat.

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