Rawalpindi: Former Pakistan cricketers applauded all-rounder Arafat Minhas at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday after his sensational debut in the opening match of the 3-match ODI series against Australia.
After Pakistan elected to bowl first, Arafat was all out for 200 in 44.1 overs to return to his target of 5/32 from his 10 overs.
In reply, Pakistan team scored 204 runs for 5 wickets in 42.3 overs and reached the target of victory. Babar Azam scored 69 runs off 94 balls with 4 fours and a six while Ghazi Ghori scored a fluent 65 off 92 balls with 8 fours.
Arafat made history by becoming the first Pakistani bowler to take five wickets in an ODI debut, while also recording the best bowling figures on debut by a Pakistani player, breaking a 41-year-old record.
Following the match, former cricketers took to social media to praise the youngster’s remarkable start at the international level, highlighting his composure and match-winning impact.
The former stars took to social media to express their admiration, highlighting the youngster’s impressive start at international level and the promise he brings for the future.
Former Pakistan player Sohaib Maqsood praised Arafat Minhas for his excellent debut, praising his composure and impact on the game.
“Arabat Minhas you beauty,” Maqsood wrote.
Former Pakistan captain and opener Salman Butt hailed the young all-rounder’s remarkable turnaround in ODI cricket, highlighting the promise and impact he showed on debut and wished him continued success at the highest level.
“Meanwhile, many congratulations to Arafat Minhas on a brilliant start to his ODI career,” Bhatt wrote.
Former Pakistan fast bowler Junaid Khan hailed Arafat Minhas for his sensational breakthrough performance, highlighting the importance of his five-wicket haul on debut and saying it was a strong start to a promising international career.
“Congratulations to Arafat Minhas for becoming the first Pakistani to take 5 wickets on debut. Well done. Many more to come,” Khan wrote.
Former Pakistan captain Azhar Ali also praised the team’s overall performance, noting both the bowling impact and the composed batting effort in the chase.
He emphasized Arafat Minhas’ dream start while also acknowledging the contributions that led Pakistan comfortably in the tournament.
“Well done Pakistan. Arafat Minhas couldn’t have asked for a better start to his ODI career with 5 wickets, while Babar Azam and Gazi Ghori did a brilliant run chase,” Ali wrote.
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