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Arafat Minhas Takes Five on ODI Debut and Finishes With Match‑Winning Six

His 5-32 and unbeaten 18 provide Pakistan a 1-0 series lead and position the 21-year-old as a genuine all‑round option for upcoming selections.

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Cricket - One Day International - Australia v India - Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia - October 25, 2025 Australia's Matt Renshaw walks after losing his wicket REUTERS/Hollie Adams
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Pakistan all-rounder Arafat Minhas made a successful ODI debut against Australia on Saturday (May 30), putting in a player of the match performance and becomnig the first player from his country to take an five-wicket haul on men's ODI debut.

Overview

  • Minhas became the first Pakistani to take a five-wicket haul on an ODI debut when he returned 5-32 for Pakistan in Rawalpindi on Saturday.
  • Pakistan bowled Australia out for 200 in 44.1 overs on a dry, turn-friendly Pindi Stadium pitch that favoured spin and helped Minhas dismantle the top order.
  • Australia went into the match without key pace options and lost Adam Zampa to neck spasms, a combination that reduced their bowling resources during the game.
  • Pakistan chased 202-5, powered by a 127-run third-wicket stand between Babar Azam (69) and Ghazi Ghori (65), and Minhas sealed the win with a straight six to finish unbeaten on 18 and earn player of the match.
  • The result gives Pakistan a 1-0 lead in the three-match series ahead of the remaining ODIs in Lahore starting June 2, and Minhas’s age-group, PSL and short‑format record have put his future role under close scrutiny.