Pathum Nissanka's Historic T20 World Cup Century Secures Sri Lanka's Super 8 Spot

• Pathum Nissanka smashed the first hundred of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scoring an unbeaten 100 off 52 balls.
• His century led Sri Lanka to an 8-wicket victory over Australia at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, booking their Super 8 spot.
• Nissanka's 100 is the first against Australia in a T20 World Cup and the highest individual score for a Sri Lankan in T20 World Cup matches, surpassing Mahela Jayawardene's 100.
• He achieved his century with 10 fours and 5 sixes at a strike-rate of 192.31, matching his own joint fastest T20I hundred.
• Nissanka expressed happiness with his performance and the team's win, crediting a good partnership with Kusal Mendis and favorable wicket conditions.