Pathum scores Sri Lanka’s first ODI 200, breaks Jayasuriya’s record

Pathum Nissanka etched his name in Sri Lankan cricket history today, becoming the first player from the nation to score a double century in One Day International (ODI) cricket.

The young opener dominated the Afghan bowling attack on his home ground, smashing a magnificent 210* runs from just 139 balls to power Sri Lanka to a massive total of 381 runs in the first ODI.

This historic feat puts Nissanka in an elite club of batsmen who have crossed the 200-run mark in ODIs. He joins the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma, and Chris Gayle in this prestigious list.

He also went pass the highest ODI run score Sri Lanka record of Sanath Jayasuriya 189 which was set against India in 2000.