Pathum Nissanka Breaks Virat Kohli’s Record After Hitting Century vs India in Asia Cup
Pathum Nissanka breaks Virat Kohli’s record with his fifth 50+ score in Asia Cup T20Is, starring in Sri Lanka’s chase against India.
Pathum Nissanka created history in the Asia Cup 2025 by becoming the batter with the most 50-plus scores in the T20I format of the tournament.
The Sri Lankan opener reached his fifth half-century during the Super 4 clash against India in Dubai while chasing a target of 203.
Nissanka, who debuted in the Asia Cup 2022, has now scored more than 400 runs in just 12 innings across editions.
His fifty against India took him past Virat Kohli’s record of four 50-plus scores. Kohli had reached the mark in nine innings, including a century.
The milestone places Nissanka above some big names. Mohammad Rizwan, Abhishek Sharma, and Kusal Mendis have each scored three 50-plus knocks in Asia Cup T20Is.
Most 50+ Scores in the T20I Asia Cup
- Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka) – 5 in 12 innings
- Virat Kohli (India) – 4 in 9 innings
- Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan) – 3 in 6 innings
- Abhishek Sharma (India) – 3 in 12 innings
- Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka) – 3 in 6 innings
Nissanka’s knock came at a crucial stage for Sri Lanka. India had posted 202 runs in the first innings after another dominant batting show.
