The performance of Sri Lanka’s opening batsman, Pathum Nishanka, in cricket has been the subject of much discussion lately. Pathum’s impressive performance has caught the attention of many cricket enthusiasts, with many hailing him as one of the best opening batters in the world. In a recent press conference, Pathum revealed his ambition to become the best batsman in the world, a goal he is relentlessly working towards, particularly in Test matches.
The Sri Lanka-Afghanistan one-day cricket series, which ended on the 14th, was a significant victory for Sri Lanka, marking the end of years of setbacks for the team. This victory was a great consolation for Sri Lankan cricket fans, who eagerly awaited such success. Thanks to his excellent batting style, Pathum Nishanka was the most talked-about character in the ODI tournament, which left many fans in awe.
Apart from Nishanka, the performance of the other of the Sri Lankan team’s batters was also exceptionally high. The team’s batting performance was impressive and has created a promising situation. Additionally, the tournament allowed the Sri Lankan team to reconnect with their fans, who had been disenchanted in previous years. The audience response was overwhelmingly positive, and the team hopes this positive atmosphere will continue.
Pathum’s name is amongst the records
The recently concluded Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan one-day cricket tournament proved thrilling and record-breaking, with several new records being set. Amongst these achievements, the outstanding performances of Pathum Nissanka have taken a place of pride. Pathum’s exceptional skills and talent were on full display throughout the tournament, and his performances have secured him a place in the cricket record book.
Pathum Nissanka’s most remarkable achievement during the tournament was his ODI double-century, which he scored for Sri Lanka. This was a historic moment, as he became the first and only player to achieve this feat for his country. Additionally, his achievement has earned him a place in the cricket record book, as he is now only the fifth player in the world to have scored an ODI double-century. This is an impressive feat and speaks to Pathum’s exceptional talent and skill as a batsman.
Notably, Pathum’s name now leads the list of records set during this tournament. His ODI double-century is one of the standout achievements of the tournament, and it has cemented his place as one of the most talented players in the world. As a result of his outstanding performance, Pathum’s name will now be etched in the annals of cricket history.
It is also interesting to note that, of all the international cricket competitions, only 12 ODI double centuries have been recorded. This further emphasises the significance of Pathum’s achievement and underscores the skill and perseverance required to achieve such a feat.
Jayasuriya’s two records fall
In October 2000, Sanath Jayasuriya achieved a remarkable feat by scoring 189 runs at the Sharjah Stadium, which then became the highest number of runs scored by a batsman for Sri Lanka. However, this record was recently broken by Pathum, who scored an unbeaten 210 runs in his innings using only 136 balls against Afghanistan.
Pathum’s double century is impressive in terms of the number of runs scored and its speed. It is now the third fastest ODI double-century in the world, with only two other players surpassing it. Australia’s Glenn Maxwell holds the record for the second fastest double century in ODI cricket, scoring it in just 128 balls, while India’s Ishan Kishan got it by126 balls.
Pathum’s achievement is a testament to his exceptional talent and skill on the field. It is a moment of great pride for Sri Lanka and a remarkable milestone for the young cricketer.
20 fours – 08 sixes – 128 runs
During the Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan ODI match, Pathum Nissanka set a new record for the highest number of runs scored by a Sri Lankan player with fours and sixes. He played an outstanding innings, scoring 128 runs with 20 fours and 08 sixes, surpassing the previous record of 110 runs scored by Sanath Jayasuriya and Thisara Perera in an ODI match.
In addition to Pathum Nissanka’s performance, the Sri Lankan team played exceptionally well, scoring 381 runs in this inning. This is the highest number of runs the Sri Lankan team ever scored in an ODI innings in Sri Lanka. Furthermore, this inning also became the 4th highest number of runs scored by Sri Lanka in the world, which is a significant achievement for the team.
Overall, the match was an excellent success for Sri Lanka. Pathum Nissanka’s exceptional performance will surely go down in history as one of the most remarkable innings ever played by a Sri Lankan cricketer.
The fastest batsman to cross the 2000 run mark
Pathum Nishanka also accomplished a remarkable feat in this series. In the third one-day match, he scored a century, which helped his team win and enabled him to achieve an impressive milestone. With this century, Pathum became the fastest Sri Lankan batsman to cross the 2000-run mark, reaching this milestone in only 52 innings.
He achieved this remarkable feat and set a new record for the highest number of runs scored by a Sri Lankan batsman in an ODI series consisting of 3 matches. Throughout the series, he scored 346 runs, breaking the previous record. His outstanding performance secured him a place in the world record book, as his score of 346 runs is now the 4th highest in the world in a 3-match series.
It’s worth noting that the top spot for scoring the highest number of runs in a 3-match tournament goes to Indian player Shubman Gill, who amassed an impressive 360 runs. This record’s second and third places go to Pakistan’s Babar Azam and Zimbabwe’s Imrul Kais, respectively. However, Pathum’s outstanding performance has placed him amongst the best cricket players in the world and has made Sri Lanka proud.
