Sameer Minhas is a 19‑year‑old Pakistani cricketer from Multan, Punjab. He is a right‑handed opening batter and leg‑break bowler, currently playing for Islamabad United in the PSL and Pakistan Shaheens. He rose to fame after scoring a record‑breaking 172 against India in the U‑19 Asia Cup final in 2025.
Personal Profile
- Full Name: Sameer Kashif Minhas
- Born: 2 October 2006, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan
- Age: 19 (as of April 2026)
- Batting Style: Right‑handed
- Bowling Style: Right‑arm leg‑break googly
- Role: Opening batter
- Relations: Brother of Arafat Minhas (Pakistan all‑rounder)
- Teams: Pakistan Under‑19, Pakistan Shaheens, Islamabad United (PSL)
Sameer Minhas Statistics
| Format | Matches | Runs | Bat Avg | Top Score | 50s/100s | Strike Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| List A | 1 | 11 | 11.00 | 11 | 0/0 | 55.0 | |
| T20s | 5 | 204 | 51.00 | 82* | 2/0 | 159.3 | |
| PSL (Islamabad United) | 3 | 180 | 90.00 | 82* | 2/0 | 171.4 |
Career Highlights
- U‑19 Asia Cup 2025: Scored 172 off 113 balls vs India, the highest individual score in a youth ODI final.
- Youth Records: Holds records for most sixes in a youth ODI final and highest score by a Pakistan batter in youth ODIs.
- PSL Breakthrough: Impressed in his debut season with Islamabad United, averaging 90.00 in three matches.
- Shaheen’s Debut: Played against England Lions in February 2026.
Style of Play
- Batting: Aggressive opener, known for fearless stroke‑play and six‑hitting ability.
- Bowling: Leg‑break googly, but primarily selected for batting.
- Temperament: Confident, thrives in high‑pressure matches (e.g., Asia Cup final).
Potential
At just 19, Sameer Minhas is already being compared to Pakistan’s top batting talents. His ability to dominate attacks in youth cricket and PSL suggests he could be fast‑tracked into Pakistan’s senior side. With his brother Arafat Minhas also in the system, he represents a new generation of Pakistani cricket.
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