Islamabad United have added young star batter Sameer Minhas to their squad for Rs. 1.90 crore during the 2026 Pakistan Super League (PSL 11) player auction.
Sameer Minhas, a rising star in Pakistan cricket, made headlines as the standout performer in the ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup.
He smashed a record-breaking 172 off 113 balls in the final against India at the ICC Academy, the highest individual score in a Youth Asia Cup final, leading Pakistan to a commanding 191-run victory and their second title at this level.
Known for his aggressive strokeplay and ability to dominate bowling attacks, Minhas adds firepower and depth to Islamabad’s top order.
This move comes after a series of notable deals in the auction. Lahore Qalandars retained Fakhar Zaman for Rs. 7.95 crore and brought back Haris Rauf for Rs. 7.60 crore following his standout Big Bash League season.
Rawalpindi secured Naseem Shah for Rs. 8.65 crore, Mohammad Amir for Rs. 5.40 crore, and New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell for Rs. 8.05 crore. Sialkot Stallionz added top-order batter Sahibzada Farhan for Rs. 5.70 crore.
While Hyderabad Kingsmen signed Sri Lankan opener Kusal Perera for Rs. 3.10 crore, Quetta Gladiators brought in Khawaja Nafay for Rs. 6.50 crore, Islamabad United previously picked up Mark Chapman for Rs. 7.00 crore, Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa for Rs. 4.50 crore, and Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood went unsold.
