Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka continues his red-hot form, smashing a magnificent century in the second successive Test match against Bangladesh. The 27-year-old batting star reached his fourth Test hundred on Day 2 of the ongoing 2nd Test in Colombo.
Nissanka’s Dominant Knock Unfolds
- Strong Start: After Sri Lanka bowled out Bangladesh for 247, Nissanka and debutant Lahiru Udara provided a solid foundation with an 88-run opening partnership.
- Building Momentum: Following Udara’s dismissal, Nissanka seamlessly combined forces with the experienced Dinesh Chandimal. The duo guided Sri Lanka confidently past the 200-run mark.
- Century Arrives: Nissanka brought up his well-deserved Test century off 167 balls in the third session, showcasing his class and consistency. His innings featured elegant strokeplay and assured defence.
Pathum Nissanka: Key Test Stats (Indian Cricket Fans Note)
- ✅ 4 Test Centuries | 7 Test Fifties
- ✅ 1,000+ Test Runs (Milestone crossed in 1st Test vs Bangladesh)
- ✅ 2 Centuries at Home (Sri Lanka) | 2 Centuries Overseas
- ✅ 580 Test Runs Away from Home
- ✅ Career-Best Score: 187 (Scored in the previous Test in Galle)
- ✅ Consecutive Tons: Century in both Tests of this Bangladesh series.
Backing Up Galle Heroics
This century comes hot on the heels of Nissanka’s career-best 187 off just 256 balls in the first Test at Galle. That knock, his previous highest score, surpassed his unbeaten 127 against England at The Oval last year. This remarkable run of form cements Nissanka’s position as a vital pillar of the Sri Lankan Test batting lineup and one of the most promising openers in international cricket.
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