Pathum Nissanka: Highest Run Scorer in International Cricket 2024
Sri Lanka defeated England by 8 wickets in the third Test match, thanks to Pathum Nissanka’s brilliant century performance. In this match, England scored 219 runs in the fourth innings, and Sri Lanka chased down the target, losing just 2 wickets. Pathum Nissanka played a crucial role in the second innings, scoring a brilliant century of 127 runs, leading his team to an easy victory.
Pathum Nissanka became the standout player for Sri Lanka, playing a pivotal role in their victory. His century helped Sri Lanka win a Test match against England after 10 years. Nissanka also broke multiple records during this match.
Highest Run-Scorer in 2024
Against England, Nissanka scored 127 runs off 124 balls, including 13 fours and 2 sixes, with a strike rate of 102.42. This century made him the highest run-scorer in international cricket in 2024, surpassing Kusal Mendis. Nissanka has amassed 1135 runs in international cricket in 2024, while Mendis has 1111 runs. India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal is third with 1033 runs to his name.
Joining an Elite Club
Pathum Nissanka has now become the 7th foreign batsman to score a century in Test cricket while successfully chasing a target in England. Before Nissanka, players like Gordon Greenidge, Arthur Morris, Don Bradman, Graeme Smith, Shai Hope, and Conrad Hunt had achieved this feat. Nissanka has joined the ranks of these legendary cricketers after his century against England.
Additionally, Nissanka became the fifth Sri Lankan player to score a match-winning century in the fourth innings of a Test match.
