The Asia Cup 2025 witnessed a sensational display of talent by Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka, who made history with a stunning performance against India. He accomplished three major feats in a single match, including breaking Virat Kohli’s record for the most runs in T20 Asia Cups. Nissanka’s achievements included scoring a century, becoming the first batsman to achieve this in the 2025 Asia Cup. He also became the fourth Sri Lankan player to have centuries in all three formats of the game. Furthermore, Nissanka was named Player of the Match despite his team’s loss. Adding depth to his story, Nissanka’s father worked as a ground boy, and his mother sold flowers to support their family. His exceptional batting prowess was on full display against India. He scored 107 runs off 58 balls, with a strike rate of 184.48, including 6 sixes and 7 fours. With 434 runs in the T20 Asia Cup, Nissanka now holds a new record, surpassing Virat Kohli’s previous best.
