Sameer Minhas Steals the Spotlight with a Stunning Century in U19 Asia Cup Final
If you’re talking about moments that defined the India vs Pakistan Under-19 Asia Cup final, the conversation almost has to begin with Sameer Minhas. On a big stage, with pressure written all over it, what was witnessed was a knock that felt calm, commanding, and completely fearless at the same time.
Batting first after India opted to bowl, Pakistan Under-19 were already in a decent position, but it was Sameer Minhas who truly took the game by the scruff of the neck. From early on, his intent was made clear. The bowling was respected when it deserved to be, but any hint of width or overpitch was punished without hesitation. It felt like the innings was built brick by brick, with patience early on and authority later.
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As the overs went by, Minhas began to shift gears almost effortlessly. Boundaries started flowing, sixes were launched cleanly down the ground, and suddenly the Indian bowlers were under visible pressure. What stood out was how composed he looked throughout. There was no rush, no wild slogging. Every shot seemed premeditated, and every risk looked calculated. By the time he crossed his half-century, the innings was already shaping into something special.
The hundred came with minimal fuss, just a raised bat and quiet confidence, but the acceleration after that was brutal. The last ten overs were milked for runs, largely because Minhas refused to let the momentum slip. He picked lengths early, read the slower deliveries smartly, and continued to find the boundary at will. At one point, it genuinely felt like a double century might be on the cards.
Eventually, his innings came to an end at 172 off just 113 balls, caught at long-on after a mistimed lofted shot. But by then, the damage had already been done. Pakistan were sitting pretty at 302 for 4 in under 43 overs, and the platform had been firmly laid by that one extraordinary innings. The applause that followed his dismissal said it all. This was not just another hundred; it was a statement knock in a final against arch-rivals.
Beyond the numbers, this innings will be remembered for its maturity. For a teenager to control a high-pressure final like that speaks volumes about his temperament and potential. Sameer Minhas didn’t just score runs; he announced himself on a big stage. No matter how the match eventually turns out, this knock will be talked about for a long time as one of the finest performances in Under-19 Asia Cup history.
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