Eshan Malinga, a right-arm pacer from Sri Lanka, is known for his ability to consistently bowl at high speeds. The young bowler’s rise through the ranks was marked by impressive performances at the domestic level, and he has been a consistent feature in the Sri Lankan A side. Malinga received a national call-up for ODIs in January 2025 against New Zealand. With his ability to bowl fiery spells, Sunrisers Hyderabad roped him in for INR 1.20 Crore at the 2025 TATA IPL Auction.