Live Update: Really stylish right-handed batsman – Devon Conway praises Pakistan U-19 player Sameer Minhas New Zealand batsman Devon Conway praises the 19-year-old Pakistani talent in PSL 2026.
Sameer Minhas (Source: SONYLIV) Pakistan U19 cricketer Sameer Minhas has impressed his teammates and opponents alike in the 2026 season of the Pakistan Super League. The right-hander has established himself as one of the tournament’s promising young talents and has caught the attention of the league’s established international players. Devon Conway, the New Zealand striker who represented Islamabad United, praised his teammate’s skills and potential.
Conway identified Minhas as a standout player among the younger generation of Pakistani cricketers who took part in the competition. “The first name that comes to mind is Sameer Minhas, a talented Pakistan U-19 player – a really stylish right-hander,” Conway was quoted as saying by journalist Saj Sadiq on X. Minhas’ performance in PSL 2026 and first-class record Minhas’ performance in PSL 2026 proved to be remarkable as the young batsman scored three half-centuries during the tournament.
He finished the championship phase with an average of 38.77, demonstrating consistency at the top of the leaderboard and in the middle of the pack for his franchise. In a remarkable performance against the Karachi Kings on ril 16, Minhas scored 58 from 36 shots with 10 boundaries, demonstrating his ability to play aggressive cricket while remaining in control. Beyond the PSL, Minhas has also played in first-class cricket.
The 19-year-old has amassed 286 runs at an average of 47.66 in four first-class matches, including three half-centuries. These numbers reflected his ability to compete at a higher level in domestic competition and provided an indication of a player’s path to progress towards cricket in Pakistan. Pakistan is looking for young batsmen who can support Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan in the national team.
Minhas will be one of the batsmen to keep an eye on. The Multan-born batsman has the skills to become an all-format cricketer. Also Read: Mohsin Naqvi to miss Aichi-Nagoya 2026 final day ahead of gold medal match between India and Pakistan. In List A cricket, he scored 53 runs at an average of 13.25.
He wants to improve his performance in the 50-over format. However, his overall numbers in T20 cricket are quite impressive. In 13 matches, he scored 373 runs at a strike rate of 151.01.
