Nissanka Creates History with First Sri Lankan ODI Double Century!

Nissanka Creates History with First Sri Lankan ODI Double Century!

Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanaka made history by becoming the first ever Sri Lankan cricketer to reach a double century in the 50-over format of the game.

Nissanka smashed 210 runs* in 139 deliveries, guiding Sri Lanka to 381 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in 50 overs, in the first ODI against Afghanistan in Kandy. 

Fellow opener Avishka Fernando smashed a run-a-ball 88, while Sadeera Samarawickrama missed out on a half-century being sent back on 44.