Pathum Nissanka continued his golden run with the bat as he introduced up an impressive century on Day 2 of the second Check in opposition to Bangladesh on the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The precise-handed opener reached the three-figure mark in fashion, dispatching a Nahid Rana supply to the boundary on the fourth ball of the 58th over. With that, he eliminated his helmet and raised his arms in triumph, acknowledging the raucous house crowd.
From Galle to Colombo: Sri Lanka’s Mr. Reliable Pathum Nissanka delivers once more
Simply days after registering a century within the first Check at Galle, Nissanka has as soon as once more confirmed why he’s turning into Sri Lanka’s most dependable batter within the red-ball format. His knock got here in opposition to a disciplined Bangladeshi assault, that includes managed strokeplay, rock-solid defence, and well timed aggression. The hundred was introduced up off a back-of-a-length ball at 143 kph, which Nissanka masterfully punched previous level for 4.
As quickly because the ball raced to the boundary, the Colombo crowd erupted in pleasure, celebrating what was one other high-quality efficiency from the 26-year-old. Social media platforms have been flooded with reward, with followers calling Nissanka the “spine of Sri Lanka’s prime order.” His consistency and calm temperament on the crease have drawn comparisons to a few of the island nation’s best.
Sri Lanka reply sturdy after bowling out Bangladesh
Resuming from an in a single day rating of 220/8, Bangladesh managed so as to add solely 27 runs to their whole on the second morning earlier than being bowled out for 247. The Sri Lankan bowlers wrapped up the tail rapidly, sustaining their management over the match.
In reply, Sri Lanka made a robust begin, and by the 61-over mark, had piled up 216/1 — with Nissanka’s century forming the spine of their innings. The hosts are nicely positioned to safe a commanding first-innings lead.
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Right here’s how followers reacted:
When Pathum spreads his wings — it means the 100 has landed! 🏏🇱🇰 #PathumNissanka #SLvsBAN #SriLankaCricket pic.twitter.com/3fgBnIAjPB
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) June 26, 2025
In shadow of louder names, Pathum Nissanka has quietly stitched collectively a resume that screams consistency.
Since 2024, he’s the one opener to attain 500+ runs in all codecs:
Check: 660 runs @ 55 Avg
ODI: 780 runs @ 49 Avg & 105 SR
T20I: 636 runs @ 35 Avg & 138 SR pic.twitter.com/WwRANpseKi— Abhishek AB (@ABsay_ek) June 26, 2025
– Hundred within the first Check.
– Hundred within the second Check.PATHUM NISSANKA, BACK TO BACK HUNDREDS IN THE START OF WTC 2027, A STAR OF SRI LANKAN CRICKET 🙇 pic.twitter.com/fM3UyYz40I
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 26, 2025
Pathum Nissanka, a category act. Brings up his hundred with a pleasant cowl drive. Again to again lots of for him. pic.twitter.com/GPPlLnp3kR
— Rex Clementine (@RexClementine) June 26, 2025
4th Check Hundred for 🇱🇰🏏 Pathum Nissanka 👏
2nd Check 💯 in opposition to Bangladesh
2nd Check 💯 in Sri Lanka
1st Check 💯 at SSC#sportspavilionlk #danushkaaravinda #SLvBAN #SLvBAN pic.twitter.com/8HcqDf6lG8— DANUSHKA ARAVINDA (@DanuskaAravinda) June 26, 2025
4️⃣th Check hundred for Pathum Nissanka 💯#Cricket #pathumnissanka #SLvsBAN #SriLanka pic.twitter.com/hNCMkfyy3v
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) June 26, 2025
✅ Hundred within the first match.
✅ Hundred within the second match.Again to again lots of within the sequence in opposition to Bangladesh — Pathum Nissanka 🇱🇰 is popping promise into legacy. Check cricket fits you, champ!#SLvBAN pic.twitter.com/MrMLM5bpZy
— Thurunu Jayasiri (@ThurunuJ) June 26, 2025
Prathum Nissanka has all of the facets to turn out to be three format gamers for Srilanka. Simply must turn out to be extra constant, and he wants that high-quality knocks in SENA international locations.
— Shubham (@breathelfc) June 26, 2025
PATHUM NISSANKA BACK TO BACK HUNDREDS 🔥🔥
Gifted Star ⭐⭐ #SLvsBAN #BANVsSL #PATHUMNISSANKA pic.twitter.com/WGaBcBkZDW— Cricket addict (@Cricketadd75277) June 26, 2025
Pathum Nissanka💯#SLvsBAN
— Lahiru Abeysinghe (@lahiruabey_) June 26, 2025
Pathum Nissanka accomplished the second century of the sequence in opposition to Bangladesh#pathumnissanka #TestSeries2025 #DineshChandimal #SLvsBAN #testcricket pic.twitter.com/octH7Mmh7y
— Jitendra Kumar (@jitenda60203698) June 26, 2025
Pathum Nissanka has turn out to be a New All Format Run Machine for Sri Lanka.#Slvban pic.twitter.com/myklRjAV8P
— Mohammad Abu Shaham (@shahamalig) June 26, 2025
One other Check Hundred For Pathum Nissanka pic.twitter.com/gppG8EaHKn
— Caught & Bowled (@caught1bowled) June 26, 2025
Pathum Nissanka scored his 4th Check century in opposition to Bangladesh. pic.twitter.com/9CtJ3nGPH3
— Sri Lanka Tweet 🇱🇰 (@SriLankaTweet) June 26, 2025
Pathum Nissanka has turn out to be a New Run Machine for Sri Lanka#SLvBAN
— Abhijeet ♞ (@TheYorkerBall) June 26, 2025
Pathum Nissanka is all class.
— Sam Roy (@SamRoy84) June 26, 2025
Pathum Nissanka’s Century 💯
Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka smashed a superb 100+ runs in fashion, showcasing his class and consistency. His century laid a robust basis for Sri Lanka and thrilled followers with elegant 👏🇱🇰#PathumNissanka #Cricket #SriLanka #CenturyKing pic.twitter.com/lSxzPwyHlY— Cricket -e- swag (@SunilManda507) June 26, 2025
That hundred second! 💯
Pathum Nissanka introduced it up in fashion — Pure class. 🇱🇰🔥#SLvBAN #SSC #Colombo pic.twitter.com/nuuZXDqbo8— lightningspeed (@lightningspeedk) June 26, 2025
🇱🇰 Pathum nissanka full century 💯 in 2nd check in opposition to Bangladesh
SL -203 /1 (55)#BANvsSL— Surajit debnath (@Surajit32741315) June 26, 2025
Again to again 100s for Pathum Nissanka! terrific participant! #SLvsBAN
— Harish Sridhar (@timelesscricket) June 26, 2025
Pathum Nissanka, a category act. Brings up his hundred with a pleasant cowl drive. Again to again lots of for him. pic.twitter.com/GPPlLnp3kR
— Rex Clementine (@RexClementine) June 26, 2025
Century for Pathum Nissanka. The most effective openers at current
— Aryan Goel (@Aryan42832Goel) June 26, 2025
Pathum Nissanka with one other good century. 👏#SLvsBAN
— Prabath🇱🇰 (@Prabathkv96) June 26, 2025
Stylish 💯 from a category participant, Pathum Nissanka ❤️ Classicall Check Hundred. Boy, he’s excellent to observe. #SLvBAN
— Nirthanan (@nirthanan) June 26, 2025
Pathum Nissanka is all class.
— Sam Roy (@SamRoy84) June 26, 2025
Pathum Nissanka has turn out to be a New Run Machine for Sri Lanka#SLvBAN
— Abhijeet ♞ (@TheYorkerBall) June 26, 2025
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