Pakistan’s rising top-order batter, Sameer Minhas, has made headlines with a record-breaking unbeaten century against Malaysia in the ACC Men’s U-19 Asia Cup 2025 at The Sevens Stadium.
Historic Youth ODI Debut
In his Youth ODI debut, Minhas scored an astonishing 177 not out off 148 balls, including 19 boundaries and eight sixes, marking one of the most dominant performances in recent youth cricket history.
This innings broke multiple records:
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Highest individual score in ACC Men’s U-19 Asia Cup history
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Highest individual score by a Pakistani in Youth ODIs (YODIs)
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Fifth-highest score overall in YODIs globally
He surpassed India’s Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who had scored 171 against the UAE earlier the same day.
Record-Breaking Partnerships
Minhas partnered with Ahmed Hussain for a 293-run third-wicket stand, the second-highest partnership for any wicket in Youth ODIs, only behind England’s 303-run record in 2015. Hussain also scored a century in the same partnership.
Pakistan’s Dominant Win
Backed by a strong batting performance and ruthless bowling, Pakistan defeated Malaysia by 293 runs, sending a clear message to the tournament that the team is in top form.
This remarkable performance places Sameer Minhas among the top performers in youth cricket history and highlights Pakistan’s strong pool of emerging cricket talent.
