Pathum Nissanka Silva was born on 18 May 1998 and is a professional Sri Lankan cricketer who plays for Sri Lanka in all three formats of the game.
15 Facts About Pathum Nissanka
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Pathum Nissanka made his international debut for the Sri Lanka cricket team in March 2021 and currently slotted as the permanent opening batsman.
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Pathum Nissanka finished the tournament as the leading run-scorer for Nondescripts Cricket Club, with 1,088 runs in seven matches.
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In February 2021, Nissanka was named in Sri Lanka's limited overs squad for their series against the West Indies.
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Pathum Nissanka made his Twenty20 International debut for Sri Lanka on 3 March 2021, against the West Indies.
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Three days later, Pathum Nissanka was named in Sri Lanka's Test squad, for their series against the West Indies.
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Pathum Nissanka made his One Day International debut for Sri Lanka on 10 March 2021, against the West Indies.
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Pathum Nissanka made his Test debut for Sri Lanka on 21 March 2021, against the West Indies.
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On 16 January 2022, against Zimbabwe Pathum Nissanka scored his maiden ODI half century.
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Pathum Nissanka scored 146 runs in three matches, including two half centuries.
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In June 2022, in the third match against Australia, Pathum Nissanka scored his first century in an ODI match, with 137 runs, as Sri Lanka beat Australia by six wickets.
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Meanwhile, Pathum Nissanka made half centuries against India and Pakistan in the Super 4 stage.
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Pathum Nissanka scored 74 runs in 60 ball to out Sri Lanka descendant total of 152 runs.
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On 5 November 2022, against England, Pathum Nissanka scored 9th T20I half century.
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Pathum Nissanka scored 67 runs from 45 deliveries hitting two boundaries and five sixes.