Asia Cup 2018: 5 best bowling performances of Lasith Malinga's ODI career

#2 5/28 vs Australia, 2011

Malinga struck early dismissing Watson

After winning the tri-series involving Ireland and Scotland, Sri Lanka hosted Australia for a 5-match ODI series. The visitors won the first two ODIs and the hosts were looking to make a comeback into the series.

In the third ODI, Australia won the toss and chose to bowl first. The hosts went on to post 286 on the scoreboard, thanks to a century from Upul Tharanga. In return, Malinga struck early dismissing Watson for just 5 off 8.

Malinga finished with 5 wickets and conceded just 28 runs and Sri Lanka won the match, kept their series hopes alive.