Pathum Nissanka scores unbeaten double ton against Afghanistan

Updated : Feb 09, 2024 19:59
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Pathum Nissanka powered his way to an unbeaten 210 against Afghanistan on Friday to become the first-ever Sri Lankan to slam a double century in ODIs. 

With his magnanimous double ton, Nissanka smashed the joint fifth-highest score by an opener in the history of men's ODI cricket. 

The prolific batter hit a whopping 20 fours and 8 sixes enroute to his milestone. 

The 25-year-old's knock also helped Sri Lanka post 381 against Afghanistan in Pallekele. 

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