2. The only bowler to pick 3 hattricks in ODI’s

Lasith Malinga is the only bowler in One-day internationals to pick up 3 hattricks. Out of the 3 hattricks, two of them have come during World Cups. His first hat-trick came against South Africa in 2007, where he took 4 wickets off 4 balls. Despite his efforts, Sri Lanka lost the match by 1 wicket.

In the 2011 World Cup, Malinga took his 2nd hattrick against Kenya on March 1st. He got wickets of Ongondo, Ngoche, and Elijah to dismiss Kenya for 142. Sri Lanka won that match by 9 wickets. For his match-winning spell, Malinga was awarded the man of the match.

In August 2011, Malinga became the only bowler in ODI cricket to pick 3 hattricks. The 3rd hattrick came against Australia at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. He took wickets of Mitchell Johnson, John Hastings and Xavier Doherty with great Yorkers. Malinga finished with figures of 3 for 35.