Pathum Nissanka: News

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pathum Nissanka smashes his maiden Test ton in England: Stats

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

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.

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.

Pathum Nissanka smokes his second ODI fifty versus India

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2nd ODI preview: Gutted Afghanistan seek redemption against Sri Lanka

The opening ODI between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan turned out to be a run fest with over 700 runs being scored.

1st ODI, Sri Lanka pip Afghanistan in a run-fest: Stats

It was a memorable 50th ODI appearance for Pathum Nissanka as Sri Lanka overcame valiant Afghanistan in the first ODI in Pallekele.

Pathum Nissanka becomes first Sri Lanka batter with ODI double-ton

Pathum Nissanka shattered records with a sensational double-century against Afghanistan in the first ODI in Pallekele.

Pathum Nissanka hammers his maiden ODI century against Afghanistan: Stats

Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka played a historic knock against Afghanistan in the first ODI at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka features in his 50th ODI: Stats

Sri Lankan cricket team opener Pathum Nissanka is making his 50th appearance today in ODIs.

SL thrash Zimbabwe in decider, seal T20I series 2-1: Stats

Sri Lanka claimed a massive win against Zimbabwe in the 3rd and final T20I at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

Sri Lanka take on Zimbabwe in the 1st ODI: Preview

Sri Lanka will face Zimbabwe in a three-match ODI series, starting January 6.

Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, ODIs 2024: Here's the statistical preview

Sri Lanka host Zimbabwe for a three-match ODI series, starting January 6. All three matches will be held at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

08 Nov 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC World Cup, New Zealand vs Sri Lanka: Statistical preview

New Zealand and Sri Lanka meet in match number 41 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Thursday in Bengaluru.

06 Nov 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

World Cup: Ton-up Asalanka guides SL to 279 against Bangladesh

Sri Lanka racked up 279 against Bangladesh in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

05 Nov 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC Cricket World Cup, Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: Statistical preview

Bangladesh will face Sri Lanka in an all-Asian clash in match 38 of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.

04 Nov 2023

Daryl Mitchell

Daryl Mitchell races past 1,000 ODI runs in 2023

New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell has accomplished 1,000 ODI runs in 2023.

02 Nov 2023

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli races past 1,000 ODI runs in 2023: Stats

India's batting talisman Virat Kohli has raced past 1,000 ODI runs in 2023.

02 Nov 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

World Cup, IND vs SL: Kusal Mendis elects to bowl 

Eyeing their seventh win on the trot, India will meet Sri Lanka in Match 33 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

01 Nov 2023

India vs Sri Lanka

ICC Cricket World Cup, India vs Sri Lanka: Statistical preview

India and Sri Lanka face each other in match number 33 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Thursday.

30 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

World Cup: Afghanistan restrict SL to 241; Farooqi takes four-fer 

Sri Lanka perished for 241 against Afghanistan in match number 30 of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup in Pune.

29 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC Cricket World Cup, Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: Statistical preview

Match 30 of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup will see the battle between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka.

26 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

Pathum Nissanka equals Kumar Sangakkara's World Cup record for SL

Sri Lanka's in-form opener Pathum Nissanka scored a supreme 77* in match number 25 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in Bengaluru.

SL register their fifth successive ODI WC win over England

Sri Lanka recorded their fifth successive win over England in ICC Cricket World Cup history.

Pathum Nissanka races past 1,000 ODI runs in 2023: Stats

Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka has become the second batter to accomplish 1,000 ODI runs in 2023.

25 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC Cricket World Cup, England vs SL: Key player battles

England and Sri Lanka gear up for match number 25 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Thursday in Bengaluru.

25 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC Cricket World Cup, England vs Sri Lanka: Statistical preview

Champions England face Sri Lanka in match number 25 of the ICC Cricket World Cup in Bengaluru on Thursday.

25 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC Cricket World Cup: Jaded England face Sri Lankan challenge

Defending world champions England face Sri Lanka in match number 25 of the ICC Cricket World Cup in Bengaluru on Thursday.

21 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC World Cup: Sadeera Samarawickrama clocks his second fifty-plus score

A well-paced half-century from Sadeera Samarawickrama powered Sri Lanka to an emphatic five-wicket triumph over Netherlands in Match 19 of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.

21 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

Sri Lanka beat Netherlands, register maiden win in 2023 WC 

Sri Lanka defeated Netherlands by five wickets to register their first victory in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.

21 Oct 2023

Kumar Sangakkara

ICC World Cup: Pathum Nissanka hammers his third successive half-century

Star Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka has slammed his third successive fifty in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup.

20 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC World Cup: Struggling Sri Lanka meet rejuvenated Netherlands 

Sri Lanka will be up against a rejuvenated Netherlands side in Match 19 of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.

Pathum Nissanka: Decoding his stats in ODI cricket

Pathum Nissanka continued his purple patch in ODI cricket as he hammered his second consecutive fifty in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.

16 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

Pathum Nissanka slams second successive fifty, completes 1,500 ODI runs 

Sri Lanka batter Pathum Nissanka has slammed his 11th half-century in One-Day Internationals.

16 Oct 2023

Kusal Perera

World Cup: SL's Kusal Perera slams his 16th ODI half-century

Sri Lanka batter Kusal Perera has slammed his 16th half-century in One-Day Internationals.

15 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC Cricket World Cup: Struggling Australia meet Shanaka-less Sri Lanka

Australia will fight for their first win in the ongoing 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup as they meet Sri Lanka in Match 14.

10 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

Pakistan record highest successful run-chase in World Cup history: Stats

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka in match number eight of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.

10 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

Pathum Nissanka slams his maiden World Cup half-century: Key stats

Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka has slammed his maiden half-century in the ICC Cricket World Cup.

10 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

WC: Centurions Mendis, Sadeera guide SL to 344/9 against Pakistan

Sri Lanka racked up a mammoth 344/9 against Pakistan in match number eight of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.

06 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC World Cup: Formidable South Africa meet injury-hit Sri Lanka

South Africa will take on Sri Lanka in Match 4 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Decoding the Sri Lanka squad

Sri Lanka will be one of the dark horses heading into the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, starting on October 5.

World Cup warm-up matches: Pathum Nissanka slams 68 versus Bangladesh

Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka scored an impressive half-century in Sri Lanka's first warm-up game against Bangladesh in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

16 Sep 2023

Asia Cup

IND vs SL, Asia Cup Final: Decoding key player battles

India are up against Sri Lanka in the blockbuster final of the 2023 Asia Cup.

16 Sep 2023

Asia Cup

Asia Cup final: Injury-hit Sri Lanka to meet formidable India

India will be up against Sri Lanka in the high-voltage final of the 2023 Asia Cup.

15 Sep 2023

Charith Asalanka

Who is Sri Lanka's match-winner Charith Asalanka? Decoding his stats

Sri Lanka are through to the finals of the 2023 Asia Cup with a thrilling two-wicket win over Pakistan (DLS method) in their last Super Fours game.