"Pathum Nissanka became the quickest Sri Lankan batter to reach 2,000 T20 runs as the opener sprinted his team to a six-wicket win over Bangladesh in a crucial Asia Cup match on Saturday. Nissanka perfectly manipulated the line and lengths of the Bangladeshi bowlers to score 50 off 34 balls, and Sri Lanka breezed to 140-4 in a strong start to its campaign."
"Nissanka batted fluently and scored six fours and a six as he reached the 2,000-run landmark in his 68th T20 innings when he completed his half-century. Kusal Perera had the previous Sri Lanka record, achieving the feat in 76 innings. Nissanka fell soon after his entertaining 95-run stand with Kamil Mishara (46 not out) had all but sealed the game, when Shoriful Islam held on to a spectacular two-handed catch at deep backward square leg."
Sri Lanka opened the 2025 Asia Cup with a six-wicket T20 win over Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi, finishing 140-4. Pathum Nissanka scored 50 off 34 balls and reached 2,000 T20 runs in his 68th innings, breaking the previous Sri Lankan mark. Bangladesh lost both openers to successive wicket maidens by Nuwan Thushara and Dushmantha Chameera but recovered to 139-5. Kamil Mishara remained unbeaten and helped seal the victory, while drops in the field proved costly for Bangladesh. Wanindu Hasaranga returned from injury and took 2-25, making an immediate impact with the ball.
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