Pathum Nissanka is a professional Sri Lankan cricketer. He is a talented right-handed batsman known for his elegant stroke play and solid technique. He is the current opening batsman of Sri Lanka cricket team and recently he scored an explosive ODI double century against Afghanistan and became the first and only Sri Lankan cricketer to score a double century in One Day Internationals.
Pathum Nissanka Bio। profile
| Full Name | Pathum Nissanka |
| Profession | Cricketer |
| Role | Batsman |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Date of birth | 18 May 1998 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birth place(hometown) | Galle, Sri Lanka |
| Domestic teams | Badureliya Sports Club, Colombo Stars, Kandy Falcons, Rangpur Riders, Nondescripts Cricket Club, Colombo Strikers |
| Batting style | Right hand |
| Bowling style | Right hand |
| Jersey number | 18 |
| INTERNATIONAL DEBUT | |
| Test debut | 21 March 2021 against West Indies |
| ODI debut | 10 March 2021 against West Indies |
| T20i debut | 3 March 2021 against West Indies |
| FAMILY DETAILS | |
| Father name | Sunil Silva |
| Mother name | Geethika Silva |
| Sister | …update soon |
| Brother | …update soon |
| girlfriend | Esha Kumarasighe (married her) |
| wife | Esha Kumarasinghe |
| Child(son/daughter) | None |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation |
| School | Kalutara Vidyalaya, Kalutara |
| College | Isipathana College, Colombo |
| PHYSICAL APPEARANCE | |
| Height | 5 feet 9 inch |
| Weight | 67 Kg |
| Other Infos | |
| Net worth | Around 200K USD(6.25 Crore Sri Lankan rupees) |
| Salary | …update soon |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| Instagram account | Click here |
Pathum Nissanka early life
Pathum Nissanka was born on 18 May 1998 in Galle, Sri Lanka. He was from a very poor family, His father Sunil Silva used to work as a ground boy in a factory who got very little salary, his mother Geethika Silva used to pick flowers and sell them around the temples. Despite being from such a poor background, he achieved great heights in cricket and secured his place in the Sri Lankan cricket team through his hard work, dedication and consistent performance.
He was very fond of playing cricket since childhood, due to poverty it was very difficult for him to progress in cricket and develop his talent. However, through his government school Kalutara Vidyalaya, he started honing his skills and he soon attracted attention with some amazing and eye catching performances, including an unbeaten double century of 205 runs in 190 balls against President College, Colombo.
Nissanka’s domestic debut in 2017 marked the official start of his cricketing career. He played for Hambantota District and impressed everyone with his consistent performances.
Pathum Nissanka senior International debut and cricket career
Pathum Nissanka’s consistent performances in domestic cricket caught the attention of the national selectors. In March 2021, his dream came true when he made his international debut for Sri Lanka and marked the occasion with a Test century. Since then, he has cemented his place as the team’s permanent opening batsman across all the formats.
Nissanka was part of the 2022 Asia Cup winning Sri Lankan team. He had a big role in making Sri Lanka win the Asia Cup. He was the fifth top run-scorer of the tournament and the player with the second highest number of half-centuries in the tournament.
Nissanka also played a tremendous role in the ODI World Cup Qualifier 2023 for Sri Lanka. he made 417 runs at an average of 69.50, which included two centuries and two half-centuries and he was the second-highest run-getter in the World Cup Qualifier.
He also showed his talent in the World Cup 2023 and performed brilliantly, he left his mark by scoring four consecutive half centuries.
Recently on 9th February 2024, Nissanka etched his name in history with a record-breaking double century against Afghanistan and became the first and only Sri Lankan cricketer to score a double century in One Day Internationals. In this innings, he scored unbeaten 210 runs at an strike rate of 151.08 with the help of 20 fours and 8 sixes in 139 balls.
Marriage life
Pathum Nissanka’s wife name is Esha Kumarsighe, after years of dating her he married her in November 2022.
Esha Kumarsinghe Instagram – click here
FAQs on Pathum Nissanka
What is highest ODI score of Pathum Nissanka?
210 runs
What is mother name of Pathum Nissanka?
Geethika Silva
What is mother name of Pathum Nissanka?
Sunil Silva
Who is the wife of Pathum Nissanka?
Esha Kumarasighe
What is the educational qualification of Pathum Nissanka?
Graduation
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