Abu Dhabi, Sept. 13 -- Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka completed 2,000 runs in T20I cricket, becoming the third player from his side to reach the milestone.

Nissanka reached the milestone during his side's Asia Cup campaign opener against Bangladesh at Abu Dhabi. During the run-chase of 140, Nissanka played a fine hand, scoring 50 in 34 balls, with six fours and a six. His runs came at a strike rate of 147.06.

Now in 69 matches and 68 innings, Nissanka has scored 2,000 runs at an average of 30.76, with a strike rate of 123.60. His best score is 90, and he has scored 16 half-centuries in T20Is. He reached the milestone in 68 innings, the fastest Sri Lankan batter to the milestone, bettering Perera, who got there in his 76th innings.

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