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Sameer Minhas vs USA. [Source - @immk_46/x]
Pakistan U19 opener Sameer Minhas continues to grab spotlight as he scored a brisk 74 off 55 balls against USA in the World Cup warm-up match in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The right-hander retired out after a dominant start, continuing his rich vein of form ahead of the marquee event.
Sameer Minhas has been widely talked about since his heroic 172 against India in the recent U19 Asia Cup final. That innings crushed India’s title hopes and underlined his growing reputation as one of the most exciting young batters in world cricket.
Sameer Minhas continues red-hot form ahead of U19 World Cup
Batting with freedom and intent, Sameer Minhas controlled the innings from the start. His 74 came off just 55 balls and included eight boundaries and four towering sixes. Opening the innings, Minhas ensured Pakistan got off to a fast start, setting the tone for a strong total.
Having said that, Minhas retired out at the end of the 17th over, mainly to give other batters valuable time in the middle, a common approach we get to see in warm-up games before a marquee event like that of a World Cup. Pakistan U19 went on to post 294 for 8 in 50 overs, with Minhas finishing as the top scorer.
Sameer Minhas emerges as key player to watch at U19 World Cup
With the U19 World Cup just around the corner, Sameer Minhas is widely seen as one of the players to watch. He has already scored a couple of centuries against Zimbabwe earlier this month, and his consistency across conditions highlights his maturity.
As young talents from across the world prepare to shine on the biggest junior stage, Sameer Minhas enters the tournament as a special prospect. With form, confidence and big-match temperament on his side, he will be eyeing a breakthrough U19 World Cup and a strong push to become the Player of the Tournament.
