Pathum Nissanka Stats 2026: Complete Test, ODI and T20I Career Record
Pathum Nissanka stats through June 2026 show a Sri Lankan top-order batter with 19 Tests, 79 ODIs, and 94 T20Is. His numbers sit at a 42.25 Test average, a 41.08 ODI average, and a 128.58 T20I strike rate, the last jumping sharply after 2024.
Pathum Nissanka Stats by Format
Nissanka made his international debut across all three formats in March 2021. He started as a patient, technical batter, then added pace to his white-ball game over the following years. In practice, that shift shows up once the three formats are lined up side by side.
Test Stats
In 19 Tests, Nissanka has scored 1,310 runs at an average of 42.25, with a strike rate of 56.68. That pace is unremarkable by design. Test batting rewards patience over tempo, and the numbers reflect a batter built for the longer format.
ODI Stats
Across 79 ODIs, he has scored 2,999 runs at 41.08, with a strike rate close to 90. In practice, an average above 40 paired with a strike rate under 90 is fairly typical of a top-order batter who anchors an innings rather than one built purely for acceleration.
T20I Stats
In 94 T20Is, he has scored 2,699 runs at an average of 30.67 and a strike rate of 128.58. Reports from the 2024 to 2026 period suggest teams commonly noted a shift in his approach to boundary hitting during this stretch, which lines up with the strike rate jump in the table below.
Format Comparison Table
|
Format |
Mat |
Inns |
NO |
Runs |
HS |
Ave |
SR |
100s |
50s |
|
Test |
19 |
33 |
2 |
1,310 |
187 |
42.25 |
56.68 |
4 |
7 |
|
ODI |
79 |
78 |
5 |
2,999 |
210* |
41.08 |
89.09 |
7 |
19 |
|
T20I |
94 |
93 |
5 |
2,699 |
107 |
30.67 |
128.58 |
2 |
19 |
Batting Average and Strike Rate Explained
A Test average in the low 40s is respectable without being elite, and it usually takes years to stabilize. What's often overlooked is that a batter with only 19 Tests is still early in building that sample.
An ODI average above 40 with a strike rate near 90 generally points to a batter who protects his wicket early and accelerates later, matching his ODI shape, including the unbeaten 210.
In T20Is, a strike rate above 125 is competitive at international level. At first glance a 30.67 average looks ordinary, but in a format that prioritizes run rate over survival, that trade-off is standard, not a weakness.
Centuries and Career Milestones
Nissanka has 4 Test centuries, 7 ODI centuries, and 2 T20I centuries, 13 in total. His Test century came on debut in March 2021, making him the fourth Sri Lankan to do so and the first away from home. His ODI high point is an unbeaten 210 against Afghanistan on February 9, 2024, on record according to Wikipedia as the first Sri Lankan ODI double century.
One of his T20I hundreds, a 52-ball century against Australia at the 2026 T20 World Cup, made him the first Sri Lankan to score multiple T20I centuries. He has also gone without a duck in 33 Test innings, a detail that box-score-only readers commonly miss.
Fielding, Bowling and Franchise Stats
His fielding record includes 12 catches in Tests, 24 in ODIs, and 22 in T20Is, plus 3 run outs in T20Is. No stumpings are recorded, expected since he isn't a wicketkeeper. He also has no bowling figures in any international format, which isn't a data gap, it simply isn't part of his role.
His franchise output varies by league, tracking with the different conditions each competition demands: 278 runs from 10 IPL matches for Delhi Capitals, 243 runs from 6 ILT20 matches for Gulf Giants, and 811 runs from 32 LPL matches across three teams.
Franchise League Stats Table
|
League |
Team(s) |
Mat |
Runs |
HS |
Ave |
SR |
100s |
50s |
|
IPL |
Delhi Capitals |
10 |
278 |
62 |
27.80 |
158.85 |
0 |
2 |
|
ILT20 |
Gulf Giants |
6 |
243 |
81 |
40.50 |
186.92 |
0 |
3 |
|
LPL |
3 teams |
32 |
811 |
119 |
25.34 |
128.73 |
1 |
5 |
Career Timeline and ICC Rankings
His T20I debut came on March 3, 2021 against West Indies at Coolidge, followed by his ODI debut on March 10 and Test debut on March 21, all against the same opponent. His most recent appearances, also against West Indies, run from June 6 to June 28, 2026, a five-year stretch that shows steady progression rather than one breakout series.
Pathum Nissanka Stats: ICC Rankings by Format
His current rankings sit at 25th in Tests, 14th in ODIs, and 5th in T20Is, with a best-ever T20I ranking of 3rd.
|
Format |
Current Rank |
Best Rank |
|
Test |
25 |
2 |
|
ODI |
14 |
7 |
|
T20I |
5 |
3 |
Conclusion
Pathum Nissanka's stats show a batter with a solid Test and ODI foundation and a T20I game that has clearly sharpened since 2024. Across formats, his numbers point to steady growth rather than one standout year, with T20I form standing out as his current strongest suit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pathum Nissanka's batting average in ODIs?
His ODI average stands at 41.08 across 79 matches and 78 innings, with a highest score of an unbeaten 210 against Afghanistan.
What is Pathum Nissanka's strike rate in T20Is?
His T20I strike rate is 128.58 across 94 matches, reflecting a noticeable acceleration in his game from 2024 onward.
How many centuries has Pathum Nissanka scored in international cricket?
He has 4 Test centuries, 7 ODI centuries, and 2 T20I centuries, 13 international hundreds in total.
Does Pathum Nissanka bowl?
No. He has no recorded bowling figures in Tests, ODIs, or T20Is and plays purely as a specialist top-order batter.
What is Pathum Nissanka's current ICC ranking?
His current rankings are 25th in Tests, 14th in ODIs, and 5th in T20Is, with a best-ever T20I ranking of 3rd.