Correct Answer : Option (A) - Pathum Nissanka
Pathum Nissanka etched his name in Sri Lankan cricket history, by becoming the first-ever player to score a double century in One Day Internationals (ODIs) for the nation. His unbeaten knock of 210 runs against Afghanistan was a masterclass in batting, shattering records and propelling Sri Lanka to a massive victory.
A Double Dose of History :
First Double Century : Nissanka’s 210 is the highest individual score by a Sri Lankan batsman in ODIs, surpassing Sanath Jayasuriya’s 189 from 2000.
Fastest Double Century : He reached the double ton in just 136 balls, making it the third fastest in men’s ODIs.
Powerhouse Batting :
Boundary Bonanza : Nissanka smashed a record 128 runs in boundaries, the most for any Sri Lankan in ODIs.
Third Highest Team Total : Sri Lanka’s score of 381/3 is the third highest in their ODI history.
A Match of High Scores :
Record Aggregate : The combined score of 720 runs in the match is the highest for an ODI hosted by Sri Lanka.
Afghanistan’s Highest : Afghanistan’s 339/6 is their highest ODI total and the highest run-chase score in Sri Lanka.
Nabi & Omarzai’s Heroics :
Record Sixth-Wicket Stand : Mohammad Nabi and Azmatullah Omarzai’s 242-run partnership is the second highest for the sixth wicket or lower in ODIs.
Highest Losing Partnership : Their stand is also the highest partnership by a losing team in ODIs.
