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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
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
Rawalpindi Pindiz vs Multan Sultans · Match 31 T20 April 21, 2026 7 3 1 0 233.33
Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans · Match 28 T20 April 19, 2026 17 12 2 0 141.67
Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans · Match 22 T20 April 13, 2026 4 5 0 0 80.00

Matches

Multan Sultans Multan Sultans
Hyderabad Kingsmen Hyderabad Kingsmen
Islamabad United Islamabad United
Multan Sultans Multan Sultans
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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)