Pathum Nissanka has become a top order mainstay for Sri Lanka. He’s known for his consistency, controlled aggression and calmness. With his solid skills and smooth shots, Nissanka has become one of Sri Lanka’s most reliable batters in white ball cricket. He’s been particularly good against Afghanistan, delivering match winning performances and showing his growth in all formats.
Afghanistan’s bowling attack is known for its strong spin and disciplined seamers but Nissanka has handled them well. He’s scored big and set the pace for Sri Lanka in big matches. Here’s a look at Pathum Nissanka’s batting stats against Afghanistan, in ODIs, T20Is and Asia Cup.
ODI Stats and records vs Afghanistan
Nissanka has been in good form in ODIs against Afghanistan. In 11 matches he has scored 688 runs in 11 innings, not out twice. That’s an average of 76.44 which shows how hard he is to get out.
His strike rate of 105.52 is also impressive, he scores runs quickly while staying in control. Nissanka has scored 2 centuries and 2 fifties against Afghanistan, his highest score being an unbeaten 210* a big double hundred that has put him among the best ODI batters in the region.
| Matches | Runs | Highest | Average | SR | 100s | 50s | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 688 | 210* | 76.44 | 105.52 | 2 | 2 | 82 | 12 |
T20I Stats and Records vs Afghanistan
In T20Is Nissanka has also made an impact, though in a slightly more subdued role. He has played 6 matches against Afghanistan and scored 139 runs at a strike rate of 154.44, he can speed up when needed.With an average of 27.80 and a highest score of 60 not out, Nissanka has shown he can adjust to the pace of the game. He has already scored one fifty and is proving to be a valuable player in Sri Lanka’s top order.
| Matches | Runs | Highest | Average | SR | 100s | 50s | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 139 | 60* | 27.80 | 154.44 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 3 |
Asia Cup Stats and Records vs Afghanistan
In the 2023 Asia Cup, Pathum Nissanka played a steady 41 from 40 balls in the group stage match against Afghanistan.
| Year | Match Stage | Runs | Balls Faced | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Group Stage | 41 | 40 | 102.50 |
Pathum Nissanka’s performance against Afghanistan shows a batter in good form who performs under pressure and adapts to different formats. His ODI numbers are very strong, average close to 80, a double hundred and a strike rate above 100, all signs of a top class player.
In T20Is his quick scoring and careful shot selection makes him just as dangerous and even in big tournaments like the Asia Cup Nissanka continues to make important contributions.
