Pathum Nissanka’s Blazing Century Lights Up Asia Cup 2025.
In a dramatic Super Four match at the Asia Cup, Pathum Nissanka tore into India’s bowlers with a blazing 107 off 58 balls, becoming the first centurion of the tournament.
Sri Lanka, powered by a 127-run partnership between Nissanka and Kusal Perera (58), matched India’s 202/5 to force a Super Over.
However, in the tiebreaker, India’s Arshdeep Singh made the difference by taking two wickets and restricting Sri Lanka to just two runs. India then chased down the target in just one ball to maintain an unbeaten record.
Despite his heroics, Nissanka’s ton couldn’t prevent defeat—but it did etch his name in the tournament’s narrative as a top performer in a losing cause.
This brilliant knock also saw him break two records previously held by Virat Kohli in Asia Cup statistics.
A Record-Breaking Innings
Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka smashed a brilliant 107 off 58 balls, becoming the first centurion of the Asia Cup 2025 and breaking two records previously held by Virat Kohli.
Partnership with Kusal Perera Sets the Tone
Nissanka shared a solid 127-run stand with Kusal Perera (58), giving Sri Lanka the perfect foundation in their chase against India’s mammoth total of 202/5.
Clash Ends in Super Over Thriller
Despite Nissanka’s heroics, Sri Lanka only managed to level the score with India, pushing the contest into a nerve-wracking Super Over.
Arshdeep Singh Turns the Tables
In the tiebreaker, Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh bowled brilliantly, dismissing two batters and restricting Sri Lanka to just two runs.
India secured an exhilarating victory by chasing the target with a single ball.
Nissanka’s Knock in a Losing Cause
Despite Sri Lanka’s defeat, Pathum Nissanka’s performance was acclaimed as one of the finest innings of the tournament, garnering admiration from fans and cricket analysts globally.
Social Media Buzz and Fan Reactions
Fans flooded social media with praise, calling Nissanka’s century a masterclass under pressure, while many labelled it a “wake-up call” for unbeaten India.