Minhas Hits Record 172 as Pakistan Reach 347/8 in U19 Final

In Dubai, Pakistan's opener Sameer Minhas delivered a record-breaking 172 runs off 113 balls in the men's Under-19 Asia Cup final against India on December 21, 2025, powering his team to a formidable total of 347 for eight in 50 overs at the ICC Academy Ground.

India captain Ayush Mhatre won the toss and elected to field, a decision that initially paid off when Pakistan lost opener and wicketkeeper Hamza Zahoor for 18 off 14 balls, caught at mid-off by Henil Patel. Minhas, however, steadied the innings with a 92-run second-wicket partnership alongside Usman Khan, who scored 35 off 45 balls before falling to Khilan Patel. Minhas reached his half-century in just 29 balls and accelerated further, forging a 137-run third-wicket stand with Ahmed Hussain, who contributed 56 off 72 balls.

The 19-year-old Minhas, younger brother of Pakistan T20 player Arafat Minhas, unleashed an aggressive display featuring 17 fours and nine sixes at a strike rate of 152.21. He brought up his second century of the tournament in 71 balls, off a four from Deepesh Devendran, and surpassed 150 runs in 105 deliveries. His innings ended in the 43rd over when he miscued a slower ball from Devendran and was...