In IPL 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain Pat Cummins has highlighted the significant contribution of 25-year-old Sri Lankan fast bowler Eshan Malinga to the team's success. Despite the standout performances of batters Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen, Cummins credited Malinga for SRH's current five-match winning streak. Malinga, who debuted for SRH in 2025, has taken a total of 15 wickets in nine matches this season, placing him at the top of the Purple Cap race. In a recent match against the Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 29, SRH successfully chased a target of 244 runs, with Malinga conceding only 29 runs in his four overs and taking the key wicket of Suryakumar Yadav. His standout performance also includes a remarkable four-wicket haul against the Delhi Capitals, further solidifying his role as a crucial player for the team.