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Pathum Nissanka: News

10 Jul 2025
• Kusal Mendis

Kusal Mendis hammers his 7th T20I half-century versus Bangladesh: Stats

Kusal Mendis played a match-winning knock to help Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets in Pallekele on Thursday.

10 Jul 2025
• Sri Lanka Cricket Team

1st T20I, Sri Lanka tame Bangladesh by 7 wickets: Stats

All-round Sri Lanka tamed Bangladesh in the 1st T20I of the three-match series held at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.

07 Jul 2025
• Charith Asalanka

SL name T20I squad for Bangladesh series; Eshan Malinga included 

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh.

30 Jun 2025
• Sri Lanka Cricket Team

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, ODI series: Decoding key player battles

After clinching the Test series 1-0, Sri Lanka are gearing up to host Bangladesh in a three-ODI series, starting in Colombo on July 2.

28 Jun 2025
• Chaminda Vaas

Prabath Jayasuriya equals Chaminda Vaas's record with 12th Test fifer 

Sri Lanka's left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya has equaled an elite record by claiming his 12th five-wicket haul in Tests.

28 Jun 2025
• Sri Lanka Cricket Team

2nd Test, dominant SL register innings win over Bangladesh: Stats 

Sri Lanka have recorded a thumping innings win over Bangladesh in the second and final Test match in Colombo.

26 Jun 2025
• Kusal Mendis

2nd Test: Kusal Mendis eyes 150-200 runs lead over Bangladesh

Sri Lanka's wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis is optimistic about a significant lead in the ongoing second Test against Bangladesh.

26 Jun 2025
• Sri Lanka Cricket Team

Colombo Test: Ton-up Nissanka, Chandimal power SL (290/2) against Bangladesh

Sri Lanka maintained their dominance over Bangladesh on Day 2 of the ongoing 2nd Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo.

26 Jun 2025
• Sri Lanka Cricket Team

Pathum Nissanka slams century in second successive Test: Key stats

Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka has raced to his fourth century in Test cricket.

21 Jun 2025
• Sri Lanka Cricket Team

SL-BAN Galle Test results in a draw: Key stats 

Rain had a crucial say in the first Test match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in Galle.

20 Jun 2025
• Sri Lanka Cricket Team

Revisiting Pathum Nissanka's centuries in Test cricket

Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka played a majestic knock in the second innings of the opening Test against Bangladesh at the Galle International Stadium.

20 Jun 2025
• Sri Lanka Cricket Team

Pathum Nissanka: Decoding his crunch stats in First-Class cricket

Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka smashed a score of 187 runs from 256 balls on Day 3 of the first Test against Bangladesh at Galle.

19 Jun 2025
• Sri Lanka Cricket Team

1st Test: Pathum Nissanka leads SL's fightback against Bangladesh

After conceding 495 in the first innings, Sri Lanka fought back against Bangladesh on Day 3 of the 1st Test in Galle.

19 Jun 2025
• Sri Lanka Cricket Team

Pathum Nissanka records his career-best Test score: Key stats 

Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka slammed his career-best Test score on June 19.

19 Jun 2025
• Sri Lanka Cricket Team

Pathum Nissanka gets past 1,000 Test runs with third ton

Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka has raced to his third century in Test cricket.

14 Feb 2025
• Charith Asalanka

2nd ODI: Madushka, Asalanka power SL with half-centuries vs Australia

The second ODI between Sri Lanka and Australia at the R. Premadasa Stadium saw the home team post 281/4 in their allotted 50 overs.

27 Jan 2025
• Sri Lanka Cricket Team

Pathum Nissanka likely to miss 1st Test against Australia: Details

Sri Lankan cricketer Pathum Nissanka is likely to miss the upcoming first Test against Australia in Galle, starting January 29.

24 Jan 2025
• Charith Asalanka

No Indian in ICC ODI Team of the Year (2024)

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced its Men's ODI Team of the Year for 2024.

11 Jan 2025
• New Zealand Cricket Team

All-round Sri Lanka thrash New Zealand in 3rd ODI: Stats

Sri Lanka made a resounding comeback in the third and final match of the ODI series against New Zealand, in Auckland.

11 Jan 2025
• Sri Lanka Cricket Team

3rd ODI: Janith Liyanage's half-century powers SL to 290/8

Sri Lanka posted 290/8 against New Zealand in the third and final ODI at Eden Park, Auckland.

11 Jan 2025
• Kusal Mendis

Half-centurions Nissanka, Kusal power Sri Lanka in 3rd ODI

Sri Lanka posted a challenging total of 290/8 while batting first in the third one-day international against New Zealand on January 11.

05 Jan 2025
• Avishka Fernando

Avishka Fernando slams his ninth ODI fifty: Stats 

Avishka Fernando helped Sri Lanka post a total of 178 runs in the first ODI against New Zealand, at the Basin Reserve.

29 Dec 2024
• New Zealand Cricket Team

2nd T20I: Can Sri Lanka bounce back against New Zealand? 

The second T20I between New Zealand and Sri Lanka will be played at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on December 30.

28 Dec 2024
• New Zealand Cricket Team

New Zealand pip Sri Lanka in 1st T20I: Key stats

New Zealand snatched a thrilling victory over Sri Lanka in the first T20I at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.

28 Dec 2024
• Sri Lanka Cricket Team

Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka hammers career-best 90 in T20Is: Stats

Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka missed out on his first T20I century after being dismissed for 90 runs in the first T20I against New Zealand at the Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on Saturday.

19 Dec 2024
• Dunith Wellalage

Dunith Wellalage dropped as SL announce squad for NZ T20Is 

Sri Lanka have announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand, starting December 28 in Mount Maunganui.

06 Dec 2024
• Sri Lanka Cricket Team

Gqeberha Test: Pathum Nissanka shines with 89 versus South Africa

Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka missed out on a well deserved century on Day 2 of the 2nd Test match against South Africa at St Georges' Park, Gqeberha.

10 Nov 2024
• New Zealand Cricket Team

New Zealand stun Sri Lanka in low-scoring 2nd T20I: Stats

New Zealand beat hosts Sri Lanka in a low-scoring 2nd T20I held at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla.

26 Sep 2024
• Dinesh Chandimal

My goal was to bat positively, says centurion Dinesh Chandimal

Sri Lankan cricketer Dinesh Chandimal has emerged as the star of the second Test match against New Zealand, held in Galle.

16 Sep 2024
• Oshada Fernando

Oshada Fernando returns to SL's Test squad after 18 months

Top-order batter Oshada Fernando has made a comeback to Sri Lanka's Test team after an 18-month hiatus.

12 Sep 2024
• England Cricket Team

Presenting the list of Sri Lanka's Test wins in England

Sri Lanka scripted history after winning only their fourth Test against England on their soil.

11 Sep 2024
• ICC Test Rankings

Sri Lankan cricketers achieve career-best positions in ICC Test Rankings

Six Sri Lankan cricketers have reached new career highs in the updated ICC Test Rankings released on Wednesday.

10 Sep 2024
• Sri Lanka Cricket Team

Sri Lanka batters with highest 4th-innings Test score (matches won) 

Sri Lanka beat England in the third and final Test at the Kennington Oval.

10 Sep 2024
• Sri Lanka Cricket Team

Pathum Nissanka scripts these records with 127* in Oval Test

Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka shattered a plethora of records with a match-winning hundred on Day 4 of the 3rd and final Test against England at Kennington Oval.

10 Sep 2024
• Michael Vaughan

'They disrespected Test cricket' - Michael Vaughan slams Team England

Michael Vaughan, former England captain, has criticized the English team for their "overconfidence" following a historic defeat against Sri Lanka in the third and final Test at The Oval.

10 Sep 2024
• Angelo Mathews

De Silva labels SL's Test win over England as career-defining

Sri Lankan cricket captain, Dhananjaya de Silva, has expressed his joy following the team's historic victory against England in the third and final Test at The Oval.

10 Sep 2024
• Ollie Pope

Ollie Pope denies complacency in England's historic defeat against SL

England's interim captain, Ollie Pope, has dismissed allegations of complacency following their defeat to Sri Lanka in the third Test at the Oval on September 9.

09 Sep 2024
• Sri Lanka Cricket Team

SL claim maiden Test win against England in a decade 

Sri Lanka beat England in the third and final Test at the Kennington Oval in London. The visitors earned a famous win on Day 4 of the match.

09 Sep 2024
• Sri Lanka Cricket Team

Pathum Nissanka smashes his maiden Test ton in England: Stats

Sri Lanka batter Pathum Nissanka smashed his second century in Tests.

08 Sep 2024
• Sri Lanka Cricket Team

Pathum Nissanka smokes his first Test half-century in 2.5 years

Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka scored a whirlwind half-century on Day 2 of the third and final Test against England at the Kennington Oval, London.

14 Aug 2024
• Rohit Sharma

ICC ODI Rankings: Rohit Sharma displaces Shubman Gill, goes second 

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has moved to the number two spot in the ICC ODI Rankings for Batters.

08 Aug 2024
• Sri Lanka Cricket Team

How has SL's ODI side fared after 2023 World Cup? 

Sri Lanka stunned India in the 2024 three-match ODI series, their maiden win in 27 years.

04 Aug 2024
• India vs Sri Lanka

SL batters with this forgettable ODI record against India

Mohammed Siraj got India off to an incredible start in the 2nd ODI against Sri Lanka at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

02 Aug 2024
• India vs Sri Lanka

1st ODI: Team India collapses as Sri Lanka manage tie 

The ODI series opener between India and Sri Lanka has resulted in a tie.

02 Aug 2024
• Sri Lanka Cricket Team

Pathum Nissanka smokes his second ODI fifty versus India

Sri Lanka's batting sensation Pathum Nissanka continued his golden run in ODIs.

31 Jul 2024
• Sri Lanka Cricket Team

3rd T20I: India beat SL in Super Over, register whitewash

India recorded a 3-0 clean sweep in the T20I series against hosts Sri Lanka.

30 Jul 2024
• Sri Lanka Cricket Team

Pathum Nissanka completes 3,000 T20 runs: Decoding his stats

Pathum Nissanka has brought up 3,000 runs in the 20-over format.

27 Jul 2024
• Kusal Mendis

Pathum Nissanka hammers his third T20I fifty versus India: Stats

Albeit in a losing cause, Pathum Nissanka scored with a fiery 79 in the T20I series opener against India at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

27 Jul 2024
• Sri Lanka Cricket Team

India beat Sri Lanka in 1st T20I; Suryakumar, Nissanka shine

India beat Sri Lanka by 43 runs in the T20I series opener at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

23 Jul 2024
• Charith Asalanka

Charith Asalanka to lead Sri Lanka in India T20Is

Charith Asalanka has been named the captain of Sri Lanka's 16-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against India.

20 Mar 2024
• Rashid Khan

ICC T20I Rankings: Rashid Khan returns with a bang

Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan, who enjoyed a stunning three-match T20I series versus Ireland, has risen four places to ninth in the latest ICC T20I Rankings for Bowlers.

16 Mar 2024
• Sri Lanka Cricket Team

Pathum Nissanka boasts highest ODI average among SL batters: Stats

Sri Lanka's batting sensation Pathum Nissanka continued his golden run as on Friday (March 15), he smoked a match-winning century against Bangladesh in the second ODI in Chattogram.

15 Mar 2024
• Charith Asalanka

2nd ODI: Charith Asalanka hammers a valiant 91 versus Bangladesh

Charith Asalanka was at his best for Sri Lanka cricket team in the second ODI versus Bangladesh in Chattogram. The middle order batter smoked his 12th ODI half-century and his third 50-plus score against the Bangla Tigers.

15 Mar 2024
• Sri Lanka Cricket Team

SL beat Bangladesh in second ODI, level series 1-1: Stats

Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh in the second ODI at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram. The visitors chased down 287 as Pathum Nissanka and Charith Asalanka stepped up with crucial knocks to see them home.

15 Mar 2024
• Sri Lanka Cricket Team

2nd ODI: Nissanka slams his maiden ODI ton against Bangladesh

Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka played a sensational knock against Bangladesh in the second ODI in Chattogram.

28 Feb 2024
• Charith Asalanka

Charith Asalanka replaces Hasaranga as SL captain for Bangladesh T20Is

Charith Asalanka will lead Sri Lanka in the first two T20Is against Bangladesh, replacing regular captain Wanindu Hasaranga, who remains suspended. The T20I series will commence on March 4 in Sylhet.

21 Feb 2024
• Afghanistan Cricket Team

3rd T20I, Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka in high-scoring thriller: Stats

Afghanistan eked out a three-run win over Sri Lanka to win the third and final T20I on Wednesday in Dambulla.

21 Feb 2024
• Sri Lanka Cricket Team

Pathum Nissanka retires hurt after registering his 10th T20I fifty

Sri Lanka cricket team opener Pathum Nissanka entertained the home crowd with a superb half-century in the third and final T20I versus Afghanistan on Wednesday.

17 Feb 2024
• Afghanistan Cricket Team

1st T20I: Farooqi's 3/25 goes in vain versus Sri Lanka

Fazalhaq Farooqi was the pick of the Afghanistan bowlers against Sri Lanka in the first T20I in Dambulla.

16 Feb 2024
• Sri Lanka Cricket Team

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, T20Is 2024: Decoding key stats

Sri Lanka host Afghanistan in a three-match series, starting February 17. All three matches will be held at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla.

14 Feb 2024
• Avishka Fernando

3rd ODI, Avishka Fernando slams 91 versus Afghanistan: Key stats

Avishka Fernando was at his ruthless best in the third and final ODI versus Afghanistan on Wednesday.

14 Feb 2024
• Sri Lanka Cricket Team

Pathum Nissanka slams 118 versus Afghanistan, surpasses 2,000 ODI runs

Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka smashed a superb century in the third and final ODI versus Afghanistan on Wednesday.

14 Feb 2024
• Sri Lanka Cricket Team

Sri Lanka tame Afghanistan in 3rd ODI, seal series 3-0

Sri Lanka tamed Afghanistan by seven wickets to win the third ODI and seal the three-match series 3-0.

11 Feb 2024
• Kusal Mendis

Kusal Mendis clobbers his fourth ODI fifty against Afghanistan: Stats

Kusal Mendis was one of the highlights for Sri Lanka against Afghanistan in the second ODI in Pallekele.