‘Once we started finding boundaries, the pressure eased’ – Arafat Minhas looks back at stunning knock in ODI tri-series final

All-rounder Arafat Minhas has reflected on his decisive performance in Pakistan's three-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the ODI tri-series final on October 31, 2026. Chasing 326 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Minhas struck a 31-ball 61, featuring three fours and four sixes, while adding a crucial 94-run sixth-wicket partnership with Hasan Nawaz to guide Pakistan to 331 for 7.

Speaking to former Pakistan captain Salman Butt, Minhas explained that finding early boundaries eased match pressure before a ball change around the 44th or 45th over significantly improved batting conditions against the dew. Minhas finished the competition as Player of the Series, totaling 149 runs and nine wickets.