Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Date of Birth | 18/05/1998 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Birthplace | Galle, Sri Lanka |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Pathum Nissanka
Pathum Nissanka was ruled out of Sri Lanka's two-match Test series against Pakistan because he had not recovered from a left hamstring injury sustained during the England tour in September. Lahiru Udara was named as his replacement in the squad by the Sri Lanka selection committee.
Pathum Nissanka scored his 5,000th run in T20 cricket during Sri Lanka's tour of England in September 2026. The landmark added to his growing record as one of Sri Lanka's leading limited-overs batters.
Pathum Nissanka scored his maiden T20I century of 107 runs against India, becoming the fourth Sri Lankan to reach a T20I hundred after Mahela Jayawardene, Tillakaratne Dilshan, and Kusal Perera. The innings also made him the first Sri Lankan to score a Test century, an ODI double century, and a T20I century. Sri Lanka still lost the match in a Super Over after the game ended tied.
Pathum Nissanka scored 122 in the second ODI against Zimbabwe, guiding Sri Lanka to a five-wicket win and a 2-0 series whitewash. The innings was his seventh ODI century and earned him strong recognition for his consistency throughout the series.
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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 and a key opening batter for Sri Lanka across formats |
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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| Current Availability | Sidelined by a left hamstring injury picked up on Sri Lanka's England tour in September 2026, and missed the Pakistan ODI tri-series and Test series |
Favourites
| Car Collection | BMW car |
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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. | |
| 6. He is known for his compact technique and consistency as an opening batter across all three formats. |
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