Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Date of Birth | 18/05/1998 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Birthplace | Galle, Sri Lanka |
Latest News about Pathum Nissanka
26/09/2025
Pathum Nissanka scored his maiden T20I century of 107 runs against India, becoming the fourth Sri Lankan to achieve this feat after Mahela Jayawardene, Tillakaratne Dilshan, and Kusal Perera. This marked him as the first Sri Lankan to score a century in Test, a double century in ODI, and a century in T20I formats. Despite his performance, the match ended in a tie, with India winning in the Super Over.
31/08/2025
In the second ODI against Zimbabwe, Pathum Nissanka scored his 7th ODI century, helping Sri Lanka secure a comfortable victory. His consistent performances throughout the series earned him both Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name/Full Name | Pathum Nissanka Silva |
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| Other Name | Pathum Nishshanka |
| Famous for | Being the first Sri Lankan to score an ODI double hundred |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
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| Weight | 70 Kg (154 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| Educational Qualification | High School |
Personal Life
| Hobbies | Swimming |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Piercing | In the ears |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Eshani (aka Esha) Kumarasinghe |
| Marriage Date | 28/11/2023 |
| Wedding Venue | Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel, Colombo |
Family
| Father | Sunil Silva (Cricket coach) |
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| Mother | Geethika Senanayake |
| Siblings | Sister - Thilini Madushani (elder) |
| Spouse | Eshani (aka Esha) Kumarasinghe |
| Children | Son - Biyorn (born on 29/07/2024) |
Career
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| Batting Style | Right-handed | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Does not bowl | ||||||
| Jersey Number | #18 (Sri Lanka) | ||||||
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Favourites
| Car Collection | BMW car |
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Style Quotient
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Pathum Nissanka's father played cricket during his teenage days but never made a professional career in it. | |
| 2. His name 'Pathum' symbolizes hope, as his father wished for a son who would become a cricketer. | |
| 3. Despite financial struggles in his childhood, he persevered and made a name for himself in cricket. | |
| 4. Pathum has had significant achievements at a young age, including becoming the first Sri Lankan to score an ODI double century. | |
| 5. He holds the jersey number 18, which corresponds to his birthday. |