Sameer Minhas
Pakistani cricketer (born 2006)
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Sameer Minhas (born 2 October 2006) is a Pakistani cricketer who plays for the Pakistan national under-19 cricket team. He is a right-handed batter and a right-arm leg-break bowler.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 October 2006 Multan, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm leg break |
| Role | Batter |
| Relations | Arafat Minhas (brother) |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 2025-present | Pakistan Under-19 |
| 2026-present | Pakistan Shaheens |
| 2026-present | Islamabad United |
| Only Twenty20 | 24 February 2026 Pakistan Shaheens v England Lions |
| Only List A | 27 February 2026 Pakistan Shaheens v England Lions |
Source: ESPNcricinfo | |
He gained prominence for his performances in youth international cricket, including record-breaking innings in the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup and Youth One-Day International matches.[2]
Early life
Sameer Minhas was born on 2 October 2006 in Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.[1] He comes from a cricket-oriented background and developed an interest in the sport at a young age.[2] His elder brother Arafat Minhas is also an international cricketer for Pakistan.
Domestic and youth career
Minhas has represented Pakistan Under-19 and regional youth teams including Multan Region Under-13, Southern Punjab Under-16, and Multan Under-19.[1]
During the 2025 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup, he emerged as the tournament's leading run-scorer, scoring 471 runs in five matches including two centuries and one half-century.[3] In the final against India, he scored 172 runs off 113 balls, registering Pakistan's highest individual score in Youth One-Day Internationals.[4]
In January 2026, he scored the fastest century in Youth One-Day International cricket, reaching the milestone in 42 balls against Zimbabwe in an Under-19 tri-series final.[5]
In February 2026, during the 2026 Pakistan Super League auction, he was bought by Islamabad United for PKR 1.9 crore.
Playing style
Minhas is a right-handed batter known for aggressive stroke play and also bowls right-arm leg spin.[1]