Pathum Nissanka Lights Up Dambulla with Spectacular Batting in 2nd T20I

In an exhilarating display of batting prowess, Sri Lanka‘s opener Pathum Nissanka captivated the audience at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium during the second T20 International against the West Indies on Tuesday. Nissanka’s remarkable form included hitting five consecutive fours in one over against West Indies bowler Shamar Joseph, contributing decisively to Sri Lanka’s competitive total of 162/5.

The eventful over began with a stroke of luck for Nissanka. The first ball of the fourth over, bowled by Joseph, resulted in four leg byes as the ball ricocheted off Nissanka’s pads and raced to the boundary. This initial stroke of fortune seemed to unsettle Joseph, setting the stage for Nissanka’s extraordinary batting that followed.

On the second delivery, Nissanka showcased his skill with a confident advance down the pitch, lofting a delivery at 138 kmph elegantly over extra cover. The batting fireworks continued, as Joseph’s short delivery was pulled powerfully over backward square leg, leaving the West Indies fielder stranded, and the crowd roaring in approval.

The over’s momentum remained relentless, with Nissanka driving the next ball straight down the ground through wide mid-off, igniting further celebrations among the spectators. Nissanka remained undeterred, even as Joseph appeared visibly shaken, exploiting the conditions to the fullest.

The over concluded spectacularly with Nissanka executing a decisive shot against a slower, back-of-length delivery, threading the ball with precision between backward point and short third man. This sequence culminated in a mammoth 25-run over, including the initial leg bye.

Nissanka’s explosive 54-run innings off 49 balls played a pivotal role in launching Sri Lanka to a strong start. Despite the team’s final score of 162/5, it was Nissanka’s breathtaking performance in the fourth over that remained the highlight of the match.