| Sri Lanka | |
| 24 Years (18 May, 1998) | |
| Male | |
| Galle | |
| top-order batter | |
| right-hand bat | |
| - | |
| 2021 - 2022 |
| Sri Lanka Under-19s, Sri Lanka Board President's XI, Nondescripts Cricket Club, Colombo Stars, Badureliya Sports Club, Sri Lanka |
His father worked as a ground boy with a very low income. His mother sold flowers at a temple just to make a living. But, they knew the struggles would bear fruit. At the school level, Pathum Nissanka was scoring gigantic runs. In Sri Lanka, if anyone excels in the school level, then they are considered to be ready for the exertions of international cricket. Pathum Nissanka was no exception. In the 2018/19 season, Pathum Nissanka scored over 1000 runs in seven games to s...Read More
His father worked as a ground boy with a very low income. His mother sold flowers at a temple just to make a living. But, they knew the struggles would bear fruit. At the school level, Pathum Nissanka was scoring gigantic runs. In Sri Lanka, if anyone excels in the school level, then they are considered to be ready for the exertions of international cricket. Pathum Nissanka was no exception. In the 2018/19 season, Pathum Nissanka scored over 1000 runs in seven games to signal his arrival on the international stage.
When he made his Test debut against the West Indies, he smashed a century on debut in the second innings. That knock, which helped Sri Lanka avoid defeat against the West Indies, showed his true character. Among all the current generation of Sri Lanka players who are wanting to make an impact in the retirement of Kumar Sangakkara, Tillakaratne Dilshan, and Mahela Jayawardene, Pathum Nissanka looks the most promising. During the 2nd T20I against Australia, Pathum Nissanka showed that he could be an all-format player when he smashed 73 in Sydney. Although his win did not fetch the team victory, Pathum Nissanka has shown that he could be a potential match-winner.
Pathum Nissanka made his ODI, Test and T20I debut when Sri Lanka toured the West Indies in 2021. He made his T20I debut in the match in Coolidge. Pathum Nissanka made his ODI and Test debut in North Sound, Antigua.
Pathum Nissanka has shown that he can be an all-format player. In his second Test innings, he scored a century and helped Sri Lanka overcome a tricky situation. During the ICC World T20 2021, it was Pathum Nissanka’s three fifties that made him a shining light among all players. Nissanka’s fifties against Ireland and West Indies gave Sri Lanka crucial wins. In fact, Nissanka has had superb success against the West Indies. All his fifties and century in Tests has come against the Windies. During the recent series against Zimbabwe in Pallekele, Pathum Nissanka enhanced his reputation.
| Format | Score | Opponent | Venue | Fours | Sixes | Year |
| Test | 103 | West Indies | North Sound | 6 | 0 | 2021 |
| Test | 73 | West Indies | Galle | 5 | 1 | 2021 |
| Test | 66 | West Indies | Galle | 4 | 0 | 2021 |
| Test | 56 | West Indies | Galle | 7 | 0 | 2021 |
| Test | 51 | West Indies | North Sound | 4 | 0 | 2021 |
| ODI | 75 | Zimbabwe | Pallekele | 10 | 0 | 2022 |
| ODI | 55 | Zimbabwe | Pallekele | 6 | 0 | 2022 |
| T20I | 73 | Australia | Sydney | 5 | 2 | 2022 |
| T20I | 72 | South Africa | Sharjah | 6 | 3 | 2021 |
| T20I | 61 | Ireland | Abu Dhabi | 6 | 1 | 2021 |
| T20I | 51 | West Indies | Abu Dhabi | 5 | 0 | 2021 |
Pathum Nissanka’s Jersey Number is 18.
Pathum Nissanka was not auctioned in the recent IPL 2022 Mega Auction. Thus, he will not be part of any franchise. Pathum Nissanka plays for Colombo Stars in the Lanka Premier League.
Pathum Nissanka has a net worth in the range of USD 1.5 to 5 million.
Pathum Nissanka does not have many brand endorsements as this is his first year. His salary is also unclear as the Sri Lanka contract system is pretty complicated.
Pathum Nissanka’s height and weight are not yet clear. His height is in the range of five feet seven to eight inches. His weight is not clear.
Pathum Nissanka was born on May 18, 1998, in Galle. His star sign is Taurus.
Pathum Nissanka’s father’s name is Sunil and he is one of the ground boys in Galle. His mother’s name is not known but she was a flower seller.
Pathum Nissanka started his cricket career at Kalutara Vidyalaya national school. As he grew older, he did his graduation from Isipathana College in Colombo.
Pathum Nissanka Girlfriend
Pathum Nissanka is reportedly single
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