Player profile

Pathum Nissanka

Batsman · LK

Born: May 18, 1998
Batting: Right Handed Bat
Bowling: na
From: Galle

Batting career

Career totals by format

Batting career statistics
Format	M	Runs	Avg	SR	HS
ODI	81	3,052	40.16	88.75	210*
T20	60	1,530	26.38	137.34	119
T20I	99	2,818	29.98	128.21	107
T10	7	130	21.67	185.71	41
Test	19	1,310	42.26	56.69	187
List A	2	98	49	96.08	68
First-class	2	106	53	74.13	77
IPL	10	278	27.8	158.86	62

Recent performances

T20 match form

19 Sep 2026Sri Lanka vs EnglandT20I · Old Trafford, Manchester

Batting: 36 (24) • 2×4, 3×6
Bowling: —

17 Sep 2026Sri Lanka vs EnglandT20I · Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

Batting: 37 (21) • 4×4, 1×6
Bowling: —

15 Sep 2026Sri Lanka vs EnglandT20I · The Rose Bowl, Southampton

Batting: 12 (11) • 0×4, 1×6
Bowling: —

15 Jun 2026Sri Lanka vs West IndiesT20I · Sabina Park, Kingston, Kingston

Batting: 26 (17) • 2×4, 2×6
Bowling: —

14 Jun 2026Sri Lanka vs West IndiesT20I · Sabina Park, Kingston, Kingston

Batting: 7 (10) • 1×4, 0×6
Bowling: —

12 Jun 2026Sri Lanka vs West IndiesT20I · Sabina Park, Kingston, Kingston

Batting: 18 (14) • 3×4, 0×6
Bowling: —

About

Player story

Pathum Nissanka has rapidly established himself as one of Sri Lanka’s most dependable top-order batters, announcing his arrival on the international stage with a remarkable Test century on debut. A solid right-handed opener, Nissanka made his international debuts across all formats in 2021, making an immediate impact against the West Indies. While his early days in one-day internationals were challenging — marked by a string of low scores and single-digit dismissals — Nissanka’s fortunes changed following a fluent 75 against Zimbabwe in Galle. That innings proved to be a turning point, triggering a sharp rise in consistency and confidence in the 50-over format. The stylish opener went on to score his maiden ODI century against Australia in 2022, a match-winning effort that earned him the Player of the Match award. He further underlined his ability to convert starts into big scores during the 2023 ICC World Cup Qualifiers, where he struck back-to-back centuries against Zimbabwe and West Indies. Those performances played a key role in Sri Lanka’s qualification campaign and highlighted Nissanka’s appetite for responsibility at the top of the order. Known for his composure and sound technique, he has shown a growing ability to build long innings and anchor chases. With the ICC World Cup set to be played in India, Nissanka’s familiarity with subcontinent conditions makes him a crucial asset for Sri Lanka. Given his proven ability to score big runs, he is widely regarded as one of the players to watch and a batter Sri Lanka will be keen to see firing on the biggest stage.

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