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Pathum Nissanka, Sri Lanka Under-19
Pathum Nissanka is an Sri Lanka Under-19 cricketer who plays for the team Sri Lanka Under-19. Pathum Nissanka was born on May 18, 1998; and as of 2026, He is 28 years old. Pathum Nissanka is a batter from Sri Lanka and bats right handed.
In his Test career to date, Pathum Nissanka has played 19 matches to date in his Test career and has scored 1,310 runs, with an average of 42.26. Pathum Nissanka has hit 150 fours and 5 sixes in his Test career.On Jan 1970, he played his recent Test match against West Indies at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium North Sound, Saint Peters, scoring 2 runs off 6 balls.
In Pathum Nissanka's ODI career, He has played 79 matches to date in his Odi career and has scored 2,999 runs, with an average of 41.08. Pathum Nissanka has hit 376 fours and 37 sixes in his Odi career.One of his recent Odi matches took place in Mar 2026 at Sabina Park, Kingston, where He contributed 79 runs off 103 balls.
Pathum Nissanka has played 94 matches to date in his T20 career and has scored 2,699 runs, with an average of 30.67. Pathum Nissanka has hit 276 fours and 78 sixes in his T20 career.In his most recent T20 match against West Indies at Sabina Park, Kingston, which took place in Jan 1970, Pathum Nissanka contributed 26 runs off 17 balls to his team's total.
Pathum NissankaSri Lanka Under-19
- Born: May 18, 1998 (28 years)
- Birth Place: Sri Lanka
- Role: Batter
- Batting Style: Right Handed
- Bowling Style: -
Profile
Hailing from the coastal city of Galle, Pathum Nissanka's childhood was steeped in the challenges of a modest family background. His journey into the world of cricket began during his time at Kalutara Vidyalaya, later transitioning to Isipathana College in Colombo. A defining moment arrived during a memorable clash in the School Cricket Championship. Facing off against President's College, Rajagiriya, at the Colts ground in Colombo, Nissanka etched his name in the annals of cricket history, hammering an unbeaten double century with 205 runs off a mere 190 deliveries. This standout performance marked the dawn of a promising career. Nissanka's professional cricket debut occurred during the 2016–17 Districts One Day Tournament, representing Hambantota District. Subsequently, he ventured into the fast-paced world of T20 cricket, making his debut for Badureliya Sports Club in the 2017–18 SLC Twenty20 Tournament. The pivotal moment in Nissanka's career unfolded in 2021 when he earned his maiden call-up to represent his country on the international stage. Making his debut against the West Indies, he left an indelible mark, particularly in Test cricket, by crafting a commanding century in the second innings. His innings of 103 runs marked him as the fourth Sri Lankan to achieve a century on Test debut, a milestone made even more remarkable as it was achieved away from home. While his initial foray into ODI cricket posed challenges, Nissanka's fortunes changed dramatically after his maiden century against Australia in 2022. This marked the start of a prolific run in the 50-over format, highlighted by consecutive centuries during the ICC World Cup Qualifiers in 2023. With an impressive tally of 417 runs, including two centuries and two half-centuries, Nissanka played a pivotal role in Sri Lanka's World Cup qualification bid. At the main event, his consistency shone through as he amassed 332 runs in just 9 matches, earning himself a place among the elite as the fifth Sri Lankan to achieve three consecutive 50-plus scores in World Cup matches. The year 2023 proved to be monumental for Nissanka as he etched his name in the record books by becoming the first Sri Lankan to surpass 1000 ODI runs in a calendar year. Carrying his form into 2024, he achieved another milestone by slamming a double hundred in the series against Afghanistan, becoming the first Sri Lankan batter to achieve this feat in ODIs. While he hasn't found the same success in T20 cricket yet, Nissanka remains hopeful of translating his ODI prowess into the shorter format.
Career Information
| Last Test: | vs West Indies at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium North Sound, June 25, 2026 |
| Last ODI: | vs West Indies at Sabina Park, June 6, 2026 |
| Last T20I: | vs West Indies at Sabina Park, June 14, 2026 |
Batting Career Summary
| MAT | NO | Runs | HS | AVG | SR | 100s | 50 | 4s | 6s | CT | ST | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEST | 19 | 2 | 1310 | 187 | 42.26 | 56.69 | 4 | 7 | 150 | 5 | 13 | 0 |
| ODI | 79 | 5 | 2999 | 210 | 41.08 | 89.1 | 7 | 19 | 376 | 37 | 24 | 0 |
| T20 | 94 | 5 | 2699 | 107 | 30.67 | 128.59 | 2 | 19 | 276 | 78 | 22 | 0 |
Bowling Career Summary
| MAT | Wkts | AVG | ECON | Best | 5w | 10w |
|---|
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