Sri Lankan batsman hits double century in ODI, leaves Rohit-Sachin behind, but remains behind Ishan Kishan

Double Century in ODI: Pathum Nissanka has created history by scoring a double century in ODI cricket. Pathum Nissanka played an inning of 210 runs in the first ODI against Afghanistan on Friday. With this, he has become the first Sri Lankan batsman to score a double century (ODI Double-Hundred) in ODI cricket. Pathum Nissanka completed his double century in just 136 balls. This is also the third fastest double-century in ODI cricket.

25 years oldPathum Nissanka (Pathum Nissanka)Played a historic innings in the match played against Afghanistan in Pallekele. He scored 210 runs on 139 balls. Pathum Nissanka hit 20 fours and 8 sixes in this innings. Pathum completed his double century on the 136th ball. With this, he left behind legends like Rohit Sharma, Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Chris Gayle in the matter of scoring the fastest double century.

Indian batsman records the fastest double century in ODI cricketIshan KishanIs the name of. He had scored 200 runs in just 126 balls against Bangladesh in 2022. Australia’s Glenn Maxwell is at second place. Maxwell had completed a double century in 128 balls against Afghanistan itself.

Pathum Nissanka has become the 10th batsman in the world to score an ODI double century. Before Pathum, 9 batsmen had achieved this feat. These five Indians include Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan. Apart from these, Martin Guptill, Fakhar Zaman, Glenn Maxwell and Chris Gayle have achieved this feat. Rohit is the only batsman who has scored more than one double century. He has crossed the 200 run mark thrice.

Thanks to this innings of opener Pathum Nissanka, Sri Lanka made a huge score of 381 runs for 3 wickets. This is also Sri Lanka’s third highest score in ODI cricket. Apart from Pathum, the other opener Avishka Fernando also played well for Sri Lanka. Avishka Fernando played an inning of 88 runs. Pathum and Avishka made a partnership of 182 runs for the first wicket.

Highlights –

1. Pathum Nissanka’s Historic Achievement: Sri Lankan batsman Pathum Nissanka creates history by scoring a double century (210 runs) in ODI cricket, becoming the first from his country to achieve this milestone.
2. Record-Breaking Performance: Nissanka’s double century comes in just 136 balls, making it the third fastest in ODI cricket history, surpassing legends like Rohit Sharma, Sachin Tendulkar, and Chris Gayle.
3. Elite Club Membership: Nissanka joins the prestigious club of ODI double centurions, becoming the 10th batsman in the world to achieve this feat, alongside cricketing greats like Tendulkar, Sehwag, and Maxwell.
4. Sri Lanka’s Impressive Total: Thanks to Nissanka’s innings, Sri Lanka posts a formidable total of 381 runs for 3 wickets against Afghanistan, marking the team’s third highest ODI score.
5. Opening Partnership Brilliance: Nissanka and fellow opener Avishka Fernando shine with a partnership of 182 runs for the first wicket, laying a solid foundation for Sri Lanka’s commanding total.