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Sri Lankan opening batsman Pathum Nissanka showcased explosive batting against Team India. In the final Super-4 match of the Asia Cup, he hammered Indian bowlers, aiming for a substantial target of 202 runs. While his team didn’t secure a victory, his impressive batting performance captivated everyone. He hit a powerful six that struck a promotional car parked near the boundary, significantly damaging the vehicle. Fast bowler Harshit Rana, who was bowling at the time, was taken aback.
Nissanka and Kusal Perera provided a blistering start for Sri Lanka, chasing 202. The pair amassed 127 runs in 70 balls for the second wicket. During the 11th over, a remarkable incident unfolded, surprising onlookers. Nissanka smashed a powerful six off Harshit Rana’s delivery, sending the ball directly onto the bonnet of a promotional car. This impact left a dent in the car’s bonnet, with the video quickly going viral on social media.
Nissanka scored a magnificent century in the match. Against Team India, he played a blistering innings of 107 runs off 58 balls, including 6 sixes and 7 fours. Fast bowler Harshit Rana dismissed him on the first ball of the final over, helping Team India avoid defeat.
This was Nissanka’s first century in T20Is. He has played 74 T20I matches, scoring 2211 runs at an average of 31.58, including one century and 17 fifties.
