Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka scored a double century in the first ODI against Afghanistan at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele on Friday.
The 25-year-old became the first Sri Lankan to record a double ton in ODIs. His 210 not out saw Sri Lanka posting a mammoth 381 for three in 50 overs.
Nissanka broke Sanath Jayasuriya’s 24-year-old record of slamming the highest ODI individual score, betting the veteran’s 189 he scored in 2000 against India in the Champions Trophy final.
Nissanka’s swashbuckling 139-ball innings had 20 fours and eight maximum as he carried the bat.
Nissanka, alongside Avishka Fernando, added 182 runs for the opening wicket before the latter fell for run-a-ball 88 to Fareed Ahmed in the 27th over.
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The right-hander reached the iconic figure on the 136th delivery, becoming the second fastest double centurion after Ishan Kishan, who accomplished the feat in 126 deliveries against Bangladesh in 2022.
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