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Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka 2024

<p>Sri Lanka rode on Pathum Nissanka record double century to beat Afghanistan in first ODI despite Azmatullah Omarzai and Mohammad Nabi's stunning tons.</p>

Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka (left), Afghanistan's Mohammad Nabi (centre) and Azmatullah Omarzai in this frame. (Getty)

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Pathum Nissanka's historic double ton dampens Omarzai, Nabi's brave centuries as Sri Lanka down Afghanistan by 42 runs

<p>Pathum Nissanka wreaked havoc with mind-boggling double century in the first ODI against Afghanistan. He became the first Sri Lankan batter to score double ton in ODI.</p>

Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka (L) celebrates after scoring a double century during the first ODI against Afghanistan on February 9. (Getty)

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