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Rahul, Nissanka revive Capitals in style

Rahul, Nissanka revive Capitals in style

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Two bizarre tailspins later, once posting 264 and then crumbling to 75, Delhi Capitals resuscitated their drowning season with an emphatic victory over Rajasthan Royals. Openers KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka, with their 110-run stand, were the chief architects. The finishing act of Ashutosh Sharma and Tristan Stubbs, chomping on the toothless Royals’ bowling attack, for 49 runs from 24 balls, was equally significant in their successful pursuit of 226. The biggest gift of Rahul is his biggest curse too. His game is risk-free, percentage-shots reliant, dictated by orthodoxies; his game is largely muscle-free. So much so that he is horribly misconstrued as an oddball opener in the era of unabashed hitters. But this season, he has been rollicking at a strike rate of 185.83. Add the average of 54.12, and he becomes a fearsome proposition. Resolved by failures and steeled by experience, he stripped the chase to its nuts and bolts and devised the ideal method. When his partner Pathum Nissanka went berserk, he calmly played the supporting role (though when gift-beckoned, he took …

Pathum Nissanka Century Sinks Australia in Pressure Chase at Pallekele

Pathum Nissanka Century Sinks Australia in Pressure Chase at Pallekele

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A solid century from Pathum Nissanka powered Sri Lanka’s dominating win against Australia in the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 clash at Pallekele. The co-hosts secured a thumping 8-wicket victory against Australia and retained their top spot on the Group B T20 World Cup 2026 points table. After invited to bat first, Australia openers Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head made a solid start scoring 70 runs int he powerplay. They both went on to score fifties adding 104 runs to scoreboard for the 1st wicket. Dushan Hemantha bagged the first breakthrough dismissed Travis Head for 56 runs. Cameron Green who came to bat, got dismissed cheaply for 3 runs by Dunith Wellalage. Soon Mitchell Marsh got dismissed on Dushan Hemantha’s delivery and with Mendis dismissing Tim David for 6 runs, Australia lost four quick wickets between 104 and 130 runs. Josh Inglis and Glenn Maxwell did add some runs in the middle. Inglis added 27 while Maxwell added 22 runs. Dushamantha Chameera broke the partnership sending off Maxwell for 22 runs. With his dismissal Australia …

Pathum Nissanka becomes first centurion of T20 World Cup 2026, hammers 100 off 52 vs Australia in Pallekele

Pathum Nissanka becomes first centurion of T20 World Cup 2026, hammers 100 off 52 vs Australia in Pallekele

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2 min readUpdated: Feb 16, 2026 11:00 PM IST Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka became the first centurion of the T20 World Cup 2026 as he slammed a 52-ball 100 during the Group B clash against Australia at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Monday. His sensational knock helped Sri Lanka chase down a record 182-run total against Mitchell Marsh’s side, pushing Australia to the brink of elimination from the event. FOLLOW | AUSTRALIA VS SRI LANKA T20 WORLD CUP 2026 HIGHLIGHTS Nissanka’s ton is also the first instance of a century scored against Australia in the T20 World Cups. His sparkling knock contained 10 fours and five sixes. He stitched a 97-run partnership with Kusal Mendis for the third wicket and a 79-run stand in just 34 deliveries with Pavan Rathnayake, helping Sri Lanka overhaul the target in just 18 overs. 182 is also the highest total chased by Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cups, improving their previous record of 172 chase against Bangladesh in 2021. It is also the highest total chased …

Pathum Nissanka Masterclass Keeps Sri Lanka Alive in Tri-Series

Pathum Nissanka Masterclass Keeps Sri Lanka Alive in Tri-Series

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An unbeaten 98-run knock from Pathum Nissanka has helped Sri Lanka to post a stunning 9-wicket victory against Zimbabwe in the Pakistan T20i Tri-nation Series. His knock has helped the side to secure a comfortable win on November 25 at Rawalpindi. After choosing to bat first, Zimbabwe’s Brian Bennett and Marumani opened the innings while Maheesh Theekshana opened the bowling attack. Theekshana picked the wicket of Marumani for 4 runs in the first over and then grabbed his second wicket dismissing Dion Myers for 6 runs in the 3rd over. With Brian Bennett and Brendan Taylor at crease, Zimbabwe scored 44 runs in the powerplay. Wanindu Hasaranga who introduced to attack after the powerplay, picked the wicket of Brendan Taylor for 14 runs. After Brian Bennett’s dismissal for 34 runs, Zimbabwe lost four wickets for 89 runs. Brilliant knock by Pathum Nissanka, Scoring 98* runs, he guided Sri Lanka to a commanding 9-wicket victory🇱🇰🏏#SriLankaCricket #SLvZIM pic.twitter.com/JXu46U6kjq — Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) November 25, 2025 However, Sikandar Raza and Ryan Burl anchored the innings scoring …

Sri Lanka Recall Ramesh Mendis, Pathum Nissanka For Second Test Against Australia

Sri Lanka Recall Ramesh Mendis, Pathum Nissanka For Second Test Against Australia

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File image of Ramesh Mendis.© AFP Sri Lanka have made key changes to their squad ahead of the second Test against Australia, starting Thursday in Galle. Off-spinning all-rounder Ramesh Mendis has been recalled, while seamer Vishwa Fernando and top-order batter Lahiru Udara have been released from the squad. The decision comes after Sri Lanka’s bowling attack struggled in the first Test, conceding a massive 654/6 in the first innings, as Australia crushed the hosts by an innings and 242 runs. According to Daily Mirror, Mendis, who was dropped from the Test XI and then the squad entirely following a disappointing performance against New Zealand in November, has forced his way back into contention with impressive form in Sri Lanka’s Major League Tournament. The 28-year-old off-spinner has picked up 24 wickets at an average of 21.91 in the domestic competition while also contributing 260 runs at an average of 52. Despite his modest international record, with seven wickets at 40.85 in two previous Tests against Australia (both in Galle, 2022), Mendis is likely to …

Injured Pathum Nissanka Likely to Miss First Australia Test

Injured Pathum Nissanka Likely to Miss First Australia Test

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The Sri Lanka batter Pathum Nissanka is likely to be ruled out for the first test against Australia as he continues to recover from the groin strain he sustained during the third T20I against New Zealand earlier this month. Nissanka is currently in rehabilitation and has not joined the rest of the squad in Galle, with team manager Mahinda Halagoda. Sri Lanka’s team management is hoping Nissanka can be available for the second test. The remaining 17 players in the Sri Lanka squad should be available. Meanwhile, captain Dhananjaya de Silva had been recovering from a side strain, and Kamindu Mendis had suffered a split webbing, both injuries picked up during domestic games over the past two weeks. But both players have travelled with the team to Galle. Pathum Nissanka(Image: SLC) Nissanka’s absence means Sri Lanka has to find a second opener to partner Dimuth Karunaratne. Dimuth Karunaratne is set to play his 100th test in the second test. Oshada Fernando and uncapped Lahiru Udara are the two options to open along with Dimuth. Oshada …

Pathum Nissanka Leads Strong Sri Lanka Batting Reply Against South Africa

Pathum Nissanka Leads Strong Sri Lanka Batting Reply Against South Africa

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Pathum Nissanka in action against South Africa© AFP Pathum Nissanka made 89 to lead a strong Sri Lankan batting effort on the second day of the second Test against South Africa at St George’s Park on Friday. Sri Lanka were 242 for three at the close in reply to South Africa’s first innings of 358. Opening batsman Nissanka seemed set for his third Test century before he charged down the wicket against left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj, missed an attempted big hit and was bowled. Until then, Nissanka’s only blemish was a missed chance to David Bedingham at first slip off Kagiso Rabada when the batsman had 22. Nissanka faced 157 balls and hit 11 fours and a six. Nissanka shared stands of 41 with Dimuth Karunaratne (20), 109 with Dinesh Chandimal (44) and 49 with Angelo Mathews, who finished the day on 40 not out. Kamindu Mendis joined Mathews after Nissanka was dismissed and batted brightly to make 30 not out in an unbeaten partnership of 43. South Africa earlier added 89 for …

Pathum Nissanka Becomes 1st Sri Lankan Opener to Hit Test Hundred in England After 13 Years

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The 26-year-old Pathum Nissanka has become the first Sri Lanka opener after Tilakaratne Dilshan in 2011 to hit a test hundred in England. He secured an unbeaten 127 in day 04 of the third test helping Sri Lanka to win their first test in 10 years in England. Nissanka joined a list of elite visiting batters, including Don Bradman, Gordon Greenidge, and Graeme Smith, by scoring a hundred in the fourth innings of a Test victory in England. The century also helped Sri Lanka set a new Asian record for the highest successful chase in a Test in England. Pathum Nissanka resumed play on the fourth day with Sri Lanka at 94-1 and his steady hand guided the team to chase the target of 219 runs. His second test century in just 107 balls. Sri Lanka Openers with Test Hundreds in England Sidath Wettimuny at Lord’s in 1984 Amal Rohitha Silva at Lord’s in 1984 Sanathan Jayasuriya at The Oval in 1998 Marvan Atapattu at Lord’s in 2002 Russell Arnold at Old Trafford in 2002 …

England vs Sri Lanka 3rd Test Day 4 Highlights: Pathum Nissanka Guides Sri Lanka To 8-Wicket Win

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England vs Sri Lanka 3rd Test Day 4 Highlights© AFP England vs Sri Lanka 3rd Test Day 4, Highlights: Pathum Nissanka’s superb unbeaten century guided Sri Lanka to an eight-wicket win over England in the third Test at The Oval on Monday. Sri Lanka, set a target of 219, reached that total for the loss of two wickets before lunch on the fourth day, with opener Nissanka 127 not out and veteran Angelo Mathews 32 not out in an unbroken partnership of 111. Victory for Sri Lanka ended a run of seven straight Test defeats by England and was their first on English soil since 2014. England, however, won the three-match series 2-1 following a five-wicket win at Old Trafford and a 190-run success at Lord’s. (Scorecard) Topics mentioned in this article Source link

Pathum Nissanka Leaves Sri Lanka In Sight Of Third Test Win Over England

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Pathum Nissanka‘s superb unbeaten fifty left Sri Lanka eyeing a memorable win over England as the third Test at the Oval headed for a dramatic finish. Sri Lanka were 94-1 when bad light led to an early close on Sunday’s third day, needing a further 125 runs to reach a victory target of 219 that would end a run of seven successive Test defeats by England. Dimuth Karunaratne was caught and bowled by Chris Woakes for eight when a drive ballooned off his pad. But fellow opener Nissanka, who made 64 in Sri Lanka’s first innings, was 53 not out having gone to his second fifty of the match in style when he blazed debutant left-arm quick Josh Hull through the covers for a seventh four in 42 balls faced. The recalled Kusal Mendis, meanwhile, pounced on numerous loose deliveries during an unbeaten 30 featuring 24 runs in boundaries.   That Sri Lanka were chasing a target in excess of 200 was mainly down to Jamie Smith‘s superb counter-attacking 67 that rescued England from a dramatic collapse. England, already 2-0 up in this …