Pathum Nissanka
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Delhi Capitals register their highest successful chase to beat RR in IPL 2026; Rahul, Nissanka shine
Cricket | May 01, 2026, 11:25 PM ISTDelhi Capitals pulled off their highest IPL chase, beating Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur. After RR posted 225, powered by Riyan Parag’s 90 and Donovan Ferreira’s late blitz, DC rode on fifties from KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka to seal a crucial win.
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When was the last time Australia were knocked out of group stage of T20 and ODI World Cups?
Cricket | Feb 17, 2026, 06:44 AM ISTAustralia are on the brink of a T20 World Cup 2026 group-stage exit after an eight-wicket loss to Sri Lanka. Pathum Nissanka’s unbeaten 100 sealed a record chase, reviving memories of Australia’s 2009 early elimination. They play their final game against Oman.
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Pathum Nissanka creates history for Sri Lanka in T20Is, smacks 98* to beat Zimbabwe
Cricket | Nov 25, 2025, 11:11 PM ISTPathum Nissanka’s unbeaten 98 powered Sri Lanka to a nine-wicket win over Zimbabwe, keeping them alive in the tri-series and making him the nation’s top T20I run-scorer. Controlled bowling and an 89-run stand with Kusal Mendis sealed the chase of 147.
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Players to score a century in Asia Cup T20, Nissanka joins elite list
Sports | Sep 27, 2025, 11:23 AM ISTSri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka slammed an impressive 107 off just 58 balls against India on Friday in the Asia Cup T20 clash in the Super Fours, as he became only the third batter in the tournament history to go past the three-figure mark.
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Nissanka shatters Virat Kohli's Asia Cup record with a scintillating maiden T20I ton against India
Cricket | Sep 27, 2025, 10:02 AM ISTSri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka slammed his maiden T20I century on Friday against India as the Islanders gave the Men in Blue a genuine scare, taking the dead rubber of the ongoing Asia Cup to the Super Over. However, the unbeaten Indian team prevailed in the one-over eliminator.
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India beat Sri Lanka in Super Over thriller in Dubai, remain unbeaten before Asia Cup 2025 final
Cricket | Sep 27, 2025, 12:33 AM ISTIndia edged past Sri Lanka in a thrilling Asia Cup clash, winning via Super Over after scores were tied at 202. Abhishek Sharma starred with 61, while Arshdeep Singh’s superb Super Over sealed the win. India now gear up to face Pakistan in the final.
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Pathum Nissanka breaks Sri Lanka record in T20Is after consecutive fifties in Asia Cup 2025
Cricket | Sep 16, 2025, 08:37 AM ISTSri Lanka inched one step closer to a spot in the Super Fours in the Asia Cup after beating Hong Kong on Monday, albeit not without a scare when they lost four wickets in a span of 13 deliveries. Opener Pathum Nissanka continued his good form with his second consecutive fifty of the tournament.
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Sri Lanka register comfortable six-wicket victory over Bangladesh, as Group B spices up in Asia Cup
Cricket | Sep 13, 2025, 11:34 PM ISTSri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by six wickets in their Asia Cup 2025 opener, with Pathum Nissanka scoring 50 and becoming the fastest Sri Lankan to 2000 T20I runs. Bangladesh posted 139 after early setbacks, but Sri Lanka chased it down with 32 balls to spare.
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Pathum Nissanka's century in ZIM vs SL 2nd ODI leads Sri Lanka seal first away series win since 2019
Cricket | Aug 31, 2025, 10:52 PM ISTPathum Nissanka slammed his seventh ODI century as he guided Sri Lanka to a series-sealing win against Zimbabwe. Nissanka made 122 to help the Lankan Lions chase 278 with five wickets in hand. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka have registered their first ODI series win away from home since 2019.
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Pathum Nissanka's unbeaten 146 Powers Sri Lanka to commanding position vs Bangladesh after Day 2
Cricket | Jun 26, 2025, 06:51 PM ISTPathum Nissanka scored an unbeaten 146 as Sri Lanka took a 43-run lead against Bangladesh in the second Test. Bangladesh struggled early, bundled out for 247 on Day 1, with Asitha Fernando and Sonal Dinusha taking three wickets each.
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Dunith Wellalage and Pathum Nissanka help Sri Lanka hammer West Indies in 2nd T20I
Cricket | Oct 16, 2024, 07:18 AM ISTDunith Wellalage returned figures of 3/9 in his four overs and made an impact straightaway on his T20I debut. The left-arm orthodox bowler accounted for Brandon King, wicketkeeper-batter Andre Fletcher and Roston Chase.
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WTC points table update after Sri Lanka's historic win over England in 3rd Test
Cricket | Sep 09, 2024, 06:02 PM ISTSri Lanka have registered a brilliant win over England in the third and final Test match chasing down 219 runs. England though have managed to win the three-match series 2-1 but this loss has certainly hurt their chances of making it to the World Test Championship final.
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Pathum Nissanka ruled out as Sri Lanka announce squad for T20I series against Bangladesh
Cricket | Feb 28, 2024, 08:07 PM ISTThe Sri Lankan cricket team will be playing three T20Is, three ODIs and two Tests in the upcoming Bangladesh tour starting on March 4 in Sylhet. T20I team captain Wanindy Hasaranga is suspended for the first two ODI matches while Pathum Nissanka misses out on the tour due to an injury.