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In the Asia Cup 2025, Pathum Nissanka has scored more runs than anyone but Abhishek Sharma.
With a strong performance in Friday’s IND vs. SL match, Pathum Nissanka solidified his status as one of the more thrilling openers in international cricket. The 27-year-old launched a spectacular attack in the Asia Cup 2025 match, chasing a daunting 203. The highlight was when Nissanka, who had been struck on the helmet by the Indian bowler, took down Harshit Rana.
In an epic act of retaliation, Nissanka tracks down Harshit Rana.
Early in the innings, Pathum Nissanka scored a few fast runs to set the tone for the Sri Lankan chase. Nissanka forged a crucial alliance with Kusal Perera to keep the Lankans on course in Dubai, although Kusal Mendis only had a brief visit. Harshit Rana attacked the Sri Lankan opener while under pressure. With the first ball of the fourth over, the Indian bowler struck Nissanka on the helmet.
After the hit, the 27-year-old had the physio removed and had a concussion test performed. Nissanka’s spectacular takedown changed the course of events. With a slower delivery, Rana went after the stumps, and the SL opener effortlessly deposited it to the midwicket barrier for a boundary.
After that, Rana delivered a full tempo, short-length ball that Nissanka easily flipped over the boundary for maximum effect. After that, Harshit delivered a ball at 147 kph, which Nissanka smashed back to the bowler. A staring battle broke out as Rana missed his retaliatory shot at the stumps. But the last laugh came from the Sri Lankan star, who put his team in the driver’s seat by acing the next ball into the stands.
