SL vs AFG: Pathum Nissanka turns into first Sri Lankan to attain ODI double century

Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka scored a double century within the first ODI towards Afghanistan on the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele on Friday.

The 25-year-old turned the primary Sri Lankan to file a double ton in ODIs. His 210 not out noticed Sri Lanka posting a mammoth 381 for 3 in 50 overs.

Nissanka broke Sanath Jayasuriya’s 24-year-old file of slamming the very best ODI particular person rating, betting the veteran’s 189 he scored in 2000 towards India within the Champions Trophy remaining.

Nissanka’s swashbuckling 139-ball innings had 20 fours and eight most as he carried the bat.

Nissanka, alongside Avishka Fernando, added 182 runs for the opening wicket earlier than the latter fell for run-a-ball 88 to Fareed Ahmed within the twenty seventh over.

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The right-hander reached the long-lasting determine on the 136th supply, changing into the second quickest double centurion after Ishan Kishan, who achieved the feat in 126 deliveries towards Bangladesh in 2022.