Sameer Minhas

Sameer Minhas (born 2 October 2006) is a Pakistani cricketer who plays for the Pakistan national under-19 cricket team.

A top-order batter from Multan, Punjab, he rose to prominence after a series of record-breaking performances in Youth One-Day Internationals, including a score of 172 against India in the final of the 2025 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup. He is the younger brother of Pakistani international cricketer Arafat Minhas.

Early life and education Sameer Minhas was born into a Punjabi Rajput family on 2 October 2006 in Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. In the final against India, he scored 172 runs off 113 balls, registering Pakistan's highest individual score in Youth One-Day Internationals. Over the tournament, he accumulated 471 runs at an average of 157 and a strike rate exceeding 117, earning the Player of the Tournament award.

Domestic and franchise career Following his emergence as one of Pakistan's leading youth batters, Minhas began transitioning into senior domestic cricket in 2026. He joined JDW Sugar Mills for the President's Trophy Grade-II tournament, marking his first appearance in a senior red-ball competition. Ahead of the 2026–27 domestic season, Minhas was selected by Pakistan Television (PTV), the reigning President's Trophy champions, with the expectation that he would make his first-class debut for the side. PTV head coach and former Pakistan Test opener Mohammad Wasim identified Minhas as a key part of the team's future plans and indicated that he would open the batting alongside Shamyl Hussain. Wasim cited Minhas' aggressive yet technically sound batting style as a major reason for his selection.

Pakistan Super League In February 2026, Minhas entered the 2026 Pakistan Super League player auction as one of Pakistan's most highly rated uncapped players following his performances for the national Under-19 side. His selection triggered a bidding contest between Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators, with Islamabad United eventually securing his services for PKR 19 million, more than three times his base price of PKR 6 million and the highest fee paid for an uncapped Under-23 player at the auction. In his debut PSL season, Minhas established himself as one of the tournament's breakout performers. He scored 343 runs in ten innings at an average of 42.87 and a strike rate of 155.90, including three half-centuries. He finished as Islamabad United's leading run-scorer ahead of Eliminator 2 and set a new record for the most runs scored by a teenager in a single PSL season.

Playing style Minhas is a right-handed top-order batter known for his orthodox technique, timing, and ability to build long innings. Unlike many modern youth batters, he has emphasized patience and shot selection over power-hitting, describing "fearless cricket" as maximizing scoring opportunities rather than attacking every delivery.