Pathum Nissanka

Pathum Nissanka is a Sri Lankan cricketer who plays as an opening batsman. He is currently newsworthy due to his performance in the 2026 T20 World Cup. Most notably, he scored an unbeaten century against Australia, leading Sri Lanka to an eight-wicket victory. This win propelled Sri Lanka into the Super Eights stage of the tournament and significantly jeopardized Australia's chances of progressing. While Sri Lanka later lost to Zimbabwe, Nissanka's earlier century remains a highlight, demonstrating his ability to perform at a high level in international cricket and impacting the tournament's dynamics.