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Key Takeaways
- 1📊 172 vs India in U19 Asia Cup final, 191-run win for Pakistan
- 2🏆 Three hundreds in last month for U19 side
- 3💡 Targets World Cup win and Player of the Tournament
- 4🔮 Pakistan's Group C opener vs England on Jan 16
"The opening batter has been in red-hot form leading up to the tournament and is keen to make a mark in Zimbabwe and Namibia."
Sameer Minhas is firing on all cylinders as Pakistan gear up for ICC U19 World Cup 2026 glory in Zimbabwe and Namibia. The explosive opener has smashed three hundreds in the last month, including a match-winning 172 against India in the U19 Asia Cup final.
Minhas' Record-Breaking Form
That breathtaking 172 powered Pakistan to a massive 191-run victory, thrusting Minhas into the spotlight just days before the World Cup kicks off on January 15. The 19-year-old's red-hot streak has Pakistan fans dreaming big in Group C alongside England, Scotland, and hosts Zimbabwe. With the tournament format seeing top three from each group advance to Super Sixes, Minhas' big-hitting could be the difference-maker.
“Our simple plan is to win the World Cup. Personally, my first goal is to win it for Pakistan. The second is to become player of the tournament.” — Sameer Minhas
Minhas isn't shying away from the pressure, fully locked in on replicating his domestic dominance on the global stage. As Pakistan face England on January 16 at Harare Sports Club, all eyes will be on whether this opener can deliver another Asia Cup-style masterclass.
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