Pathum Nissanka created history by scoring a century in T20 World Cup against Australia, became the first player in the world

By Samira Vishwas On Feb 17, 2026

Pathum Nissanka Century: Sri Lanka’s star opener batsman Pathum Nissanka has created history by scoring a century in the T20 World Cup 2026. In the group stage match against Australia, Pathum Nissanka made his team Sri Lanka qualify for Super-8 by scoring a century. Whereas Pathum Nissanka has achieved that feat, which no player in the world could do in the T20 World Cup against Australia.

Pathum Nissanka became the first player to score a century against Australia in the T20 World Cup.

Pathum Nissanka has become the first player in the world to score a century in the T20 World Cup against Australia. Till now in the history of T20 World Cup, no batsman in the world had been successful in scoring a century against Australia, but after 19 years, Pathum Nissanka has achieved that feat. Pathum Nissanka played an unbeaten inning of 100 runs in 52 balls in this match. During this, 10 fours and 5 sixes came from his bat.

Pathum Nissanka Becomes the second Sri Lankan player to score a century in T20 World Cup

Pathum Nissanka has become only the second Sri Lankan player to score a century in the T20 World Cup for Sri Lanka. After 16 years, someone has scored a century for Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup. Mahela Jayawardene was the first Sri Lankan player to score a century in the T20 World Cup. He did this feat in the year 2010. Now after 16 years, Pathum Nissanka has achieved the feat of scoring a century in the T20 World Cup.

The hero of the night, Pathum Nissanka, finishes an incredible chase with an unbeaten 100*! A clinical performance to take down the Aussies. 🏏💯#LionsRoar#SLvAUS#T20WorldCuppic.twitter.com/9viyZZFTxf
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) February 16, 2026

Sri Lanka reached Super-8 of T20 World Cup 2026

Sri Lanka defeated Australia by 8 wickets in this match. With this, the Sri Lankan team has qualified for the Super-8 of T20 World Cup 2026. Whereas the Australian team is standing on the threshold of being out of the tournament. Batting first in this match, Australia scored 181 runs. In reply, Sri Lanka easily achieved the target by losing 2 wickets with 12 balls remaining.

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