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Arafat Minhas

Arafat Minhas is a promising young Pakistani left-handed all-rounder, born January 2, 2005, known for his aggressive batting and slow left-arm orthodox spin, who plays for teams like Multan Sultans and Karachi Kings, has represented Pakistan U19, and made his T20I debut for Pakistan in the 2023 Asian Games. Hailing from Multan, he rose through junior ranks, earning Player of the Tournament in the National U19 Championship, and is seen as a future star for Pakistan cricket. 

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Full Name
Arafat Minhas
Born
January 2, 2005
Place Of Birth
Multan, Punjab, Pakistan
Role
All-rounder
Batting Style
Left-handed
Bowling Style
Slow Left-arm orthodox
Country
Pakistan
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Pakistan vs Australia · 3rd ODI ODI June 4, 2026 9 25 1 0 36.00
Pakistan vs Australia · 2nd ODI ODI June 2, 2026 33 43 4 0 76.74
Pakistan vs Australia · 1st ODI ODI May 30, 2026 18 17 2 1 105.88
Multan Sultans vs Hyderabad Kingsmen · Eliminator 1 T20 April 29, 2026 1 2 0 0 50.00
Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans · Match 40 T20 April 26, 2026 31 19 1 3 163.16
Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Multan Sultans · Match 33 T20 April 22, 2026 2 3 0 0 66.67

International Debut

  • T20I Debut: October 3, 2023, for Pakistan against Hong Kong during the Asian Games in Hangzhou. 

Records And Awards

  • Player of the Tournament: He was named Player of the Tournament in the National Under-19 Championship 2021/22 and the PCB National Under-16 One Day Tournament 2020/21.
  • Pakistan Junior League (PJL): He captained the Gwadar Sharks and was named in the "Team of the Tournament" during the inaugural PJL in 2022.
  • Youth International Cricket: He earned "Player of the Match" awards in Youth ODI matches against Sri Lanka U19 for his all-round performances, including a score of 95 runs off 66 balls.
  • Notable Performances: In the 2024 U-19 World Cup, his bowling figures of 3 wickets for just 6 runs against New Zealand U19 were a highlight. 
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Major Represented Teams

  • International: Pakistan, Pakistan Under-19s, Pakistan A/Shaheens
  • Domestic/Franchise:
    • Southern Punjab (List A debut)
    • Gwadar Sharks (Pakistan Junior League)
    • Multan Sultans (Pakistan Super League 2026)
    • Karachi Kings (Pakistan Super League)
    • Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL)