Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Date of Birth | 18/05/1998 |
| Age | 28 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 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.
31/08/2025
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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Favourites
| Car Collection | BMW car |
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Style Quotient
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/pathumnissanka/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/PathumNissankaOfficial/ | |
| https://twitter.com/PathumNissanka |
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. |