In the first-ever One-Day International against Afghanistan, Pathum Nissanka made history as the first batter in Sri Lankan history to record a double century in the 50-over format.
In addition, he surpassed Sanath Jayasuria’s legendary 189 against India in 2000 to become the player with the greatest individual score in Sri Lankan one-day cricket history.
After twenty-four and eight sixes in an inning, Pathum Nissanka finished the match undefeated at 210, with Sri Lanka scoring 381/3.
Odd to an amazing 88 from opening batsman Avishka Fernando, middle-order batsman Sadeera Samarawickrama ended second with a 45. The best bowler was Fareed Ahmad Malik, who took two wickets for 79 runs.
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Hashmatullah Shahidi, the captain of Afghanistan, chose to field in the first game of a three-game, one-day international series after winning the toss in Pallekele.
Pathum Nissanka, Sri Lanka’s opening batsman, was unwell and missed the one Test.
Afghanistan’s four seam bowlers travel to Palleleke because of its pitching qualities.
Afghanistan defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the India World Cup match played last year.
Afghanistan won their third World Cup encounter, with fifty-score performances by Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, and Azmatullah Omarzai.
Left-arm seamer Fazalhaq Farooqi made a breakthrough at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, capturing four wickets to hold Sri Lanka to 241 runs.
With 46 runs, Pathum Nissanka topped Sri Lanka’s scoring once more. Maheesh Theekshana and Angelo Mathews were unable to get them over 250, even with their tardy arrivals.
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