Eshan Malinga, nephew of legendary Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga, marked a significant milestone in his cricketing journey by making his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The Pat Cummins-led side faced off against the in-form Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Saturday.

PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bat first, setting the stage for Eshan’s debut in front of a home crowd and under pressure.