Sameer Minhas Record Century Powers Pakistan U19 to Title

Harare, 6 January 2026: Pakistan U19’s explosive opener Sameer Minhas delivered a record century, smashing 114 runs off 51 balls, to guide his team to a commanding nine-wicket win over Zimbabwe U19 in the tri-series final at Old Hararians, Harare.

Pakistan Under-19 Opener Sameer Minhas Shines as Leading Batter

Sameer Minhas delivered a record-breaking century, scoring 114 off 51 balls in just 42 balls, leading Pakistan U19 to victory in the tri-series final. His explosive batting, coupled with Pakistan’s dominant bowling performance, helped dismantle Zimbabwe U19, who were bowled out for just 158.

Sameer Minhas Record Century: Scored 114 off 51 balls, breaking the tri-series fastest century record.
Pakistan’s Bowling Dominance: Umar Zaib took 4 wickets, and Abdul Subhan supported with 2 wickets.
Zimbabwe Struggled Early: Lost five wickets for just 15 runs inside seven overs.
Michael Blignaut’s Fightback: Top-scored with 60 runs off 102 balls for Zimbabwe.
Sameer Minhas Preps for World Cup: His record-breaking form makes him a key player for the ICC U19 World Cup 2026.

Pakistan U19’s Back-to-Back Titles Signal Rising Force

This tri-series win follows Pakistan’s emphatic victory in the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup, where they defeated India by 191 runs in the final held in Dubai last month. Back-to-back titles underline Pakistan’s growing dominance in youth cricket and highlight the depth of talent ready to make an impact at the senior level.

The team’s balance of explosive batting, disciplined bowling, and tactical leadership under captain Farhan Yousaf provides a solid foundation as they prepare for the upcoming ICC U19 World Cup starting 15 January in Zimbabwe and Namibia.

Result: Pakistan U19 won by 9 wickets

Zimbabwe U19: 158 all out, 44.4 overs

Top scorer: Michael Blignaut 60
Key bowlers: Umar Zaib 4-20, Abdul Subhan 2-25

Pakistan U19: 160-1, 16.2 overs

Star batter: Sameer Minhas 114
Support: Mohammad Shayan 38*

Player of the Match: Umar Zaib

Player of the Tournament: Sameer Minhas

Q1. Why was Mohammad Rizwan dropped? A: Pakistan moved away from anchor batting, with coach Mike Hesson preferring Usman Khan’s aggressive powerplay approach.

Q2. Who replaces Mohammad Rizwan as wicketkeeper? A: Usman Khan will serve as Pakistan’s wicketkeeper for T20 World Cup 2026.

Q3. Can Pakistan change their squad? A: Yes, the squad can be updated until January 31, 2026, with the final 15 announced after upcoming T20I series.

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