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Nissanka's record-breaking inning sets the tone for an exciting three-match ODI series.

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His unbeaten 210 off 139 balls contributes significantly to Sri Lanka's total of 381, despite losing three wickets.

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Nissanka and Avishka Fernando's partnership (182 runs) becomes a record for the first wicket against Afghanistan.

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At 25, Nissanka becomes the first Sri Lankan and the tenth globally to achieve an ODI double century.

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Ishan Kishan holds the record for the fastest double century in ODIs, reaching 200 in 126 balls.

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The list of ODI double centuries includes cricket legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Rohit Sharma, and Chris Gayle.

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Nissanka's feat breaks a 24-year record held by Sanath Jayasuriya for the highest individual score (189 runs in 2000).

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In ODI history, 10 players have achieved 12 double centuries, with Rohit Sharma leading with three.

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Sachin Tendulkar was the first to score an ODI double century; Nissanka's achievement adds to cricket's illustrious milestones.

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