Malinga's highest record in T-20
Lasith Malinga made history in the shortest format of cricket. He has set the record for the highest wicket-taker in the top-20 Twenty20 in Shahid Afrid. The legend made his way to take 2 wickets in the first match of the series against New Zealand yesterday. There are currently five wickets in Malingar, Afridi 3. Despite the record Malinga could not win. Sri Lankan Kushal Mendis (5 off 6 balls) and Decveller (2 for 2) scored 4 for 5 in the stipulated over. In reply, New Zealand scored 5 for 5 in 5 overs. Mitchell was unbeaten on 28, with Grandhome 1, Taylor 5. New Zealand lead 3-1 in a three-match series.