New World Record: Sameer Minhas rewrites history in U19 International Cricket
By Nawaz Gohar ; Pakistan Under-19 opener Sameer Minhas has etched his name into the annals of cricket history by scoring the fastest-ever century in U19 Cricket. During the high-stakes final of the U-19 Tri-Series against Zimbabwe today, Minhas shattered the world record previously held by Indian batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
The Record-Breaking Feat Sameer Minhas reached the 100-run milestone in just 42 deliveries, a feat that stunned the spectators at the Harare Sports Club. His aggressive approach completely dismantled the Zimbabwean bowling attack. Minhas eventually concluded his “blitzkrieg” innings with 114 runs off just 51 balls, a knock punctuated by 17 boundaries and 5 towering sixes.
Prior to this innings, the world record for the fastest U-19 century belonged to India’s Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who had reached the triple-figure mark in 52 balls against England in July 2024. Minhas’s achievement has now lowered that record by a staggering 10 deliveries.
Tri-Series Triumph The opener’s masterclass ensured that the final was a one-sided affair. Chasing a modest target of 159 runs set by the Zimbabwe U-19 side, Pakistan’s young guns reached the total with clinical ease, losing only one wicket in the process.
The victory secures the One-Day Tri-Series trophy for Pakistan, capping off a dominant tour. Cricket pundits are already hailing Minhas as one of the most promising opening prospects for Pakistan, noting his composure and raw power under the pressure of a tournament final.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and senior national players have taken to social media to congratulate the young prodigy on this historic milestone, which further cements Pakistan’s reputation for producing world-class batting talent.
