Pathum Nissanka

Pathum Nissanka is a 27-year-old Sri Lankan opening batter who was signed by the Delhi Capitals (DC) for ₹4 crore at the IPL 2026 auction. A prolific run-machine across all three formats, Nissanka enters the 2026 season in the form of his life, having recently dismantled world-class attacks at the 2026 T20 World Cup. His signing follows a fierce bidding war, as franchises recognized his evolution from a steady anchor into a high-impact, aggressive opener.

Nissanka’s 2025-26 season has been nothing short of historic. In February 2026, he smashed an unbeaten 100 off just 52 balls* against Australia in the T20 World Cup, becoming the first batter to score a century against Australia in the tournament's history. This followed a sensational 107 against India in the 2025 Asia Cup. Known for being the first Sri Lankan to score an ODI double-hundred, he has now successfully translated that longevity into T20 dominance. For the Delhi Capitals, Nissanka is expected to lead the top order alongside KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs, providing the 'Blue Bolts' with a technically sound yet explosive start in the powerplay.