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
Pathum Nissanka was named in Sri Lanka's squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, reinforcing his status as a key opening batter for the national team. His inclusion follows a strong run of form in franchise leagues and recent international series, where he has been among the leading run-scorers for Sri Lanka.
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.
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 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
| International Debut |
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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. |