Pathum Nissanka has become one of the most consistent top order batsmen for Sri Lanka because of his technically sound and reliability. He has done well against Bangladesh in Tests, ODIs and T20Is.
Nissanka can bat long in Tests or score quickly in shorter games. He is adaptable and plays with maturity. Here’s a look at Pathum Nissanka’s batting stats against Bangladesh.
Test Stats and Records vs Bangladesh (2021–2025)
Nissanka has done well against Bangladesh in Test cricket. He played 4 matches, batted in 6 innings and scored 435 runs. No bowler has dismissed him more than twice which shows how well he adjusts. His average is 72.50 and he scored 187 as his highest which shows he can bat long and really impact a game.
He has already hit two centuries against Bangladesh in Test matches.
| Matches | Runs | Highest | Average | SR | 100s | 50s | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 435 | 187 | 72.50 | 64.63 | 2 | 0 | 52 | 1 |
ODI Stats and Records vs Bangladesh (2021–2025)
Nissanka has played 12 ODIs against Bangladesh and scored 314 runs with an average of 26.16. He has had some good contributions including a century (114)
He scores at a rate of 83.95 and has hit 40 fours and 4 sixes. While his ODI average against Bangladesh is not great, Nissanka has had moments that show he can do better.
| Matches | Runs | HS | Average | SR | 100s | 50s | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 314 | 114 | 26.16 | 83.95 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 4 |
T20I Stats and Records vs Bangladesh (2021–2025)
Pathum Nissanka has done well against Bangladesh in T20s. He has played 6 matches, scored 211 runs with an average of 35.16 and a rate of 138.81.
He hasn’t scored a fifty or a century against Bangladesh yet but his highest score is 47 and has been consistent at the top of the order helping the team get off to a good start. He’s hit 21 fours and 7 sixes playing aggressively while still using good technique.
| Matches | Innings | Runs | HS | Average | SR | 100s | 50s | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 211 | 47 | 35.16 | 138.81 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 7 |
Asia Cup Stats and Records vs Bangladesh
Pathum Nissanka played in both matches against Bangladesh in the 2023 Asia Cup. He scored 14 runs quickly in the group stage and then played a more steady innings of 40 runs in the Super Four match which helped Sri Lanka.
| Year | Match Stage | Runs | Balls Faced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Group Stage | 14 | N/A |
| 2023 | Super Four | 40 | N/A |
Pathum Nissanka is really good against Bangladesh, especially in Tests and getting better in shorter formats. 72.50 average in Tests, 114 in ODIs and 138.81 in T20s.
