Virender Sehwag’s son Aaryavir Sehwag scored a brilliant 160 runs as India Under 19 defeated UAE by 70 runs in the U19 Asia Cup 2026 on Tuesday. The win also helped India secured their place in the semi finals, where they will face Afghanistan.
Aaryavir Sehwag scored 160 off 168 balls, hitting 17 fours and seven sixes. He started slowly and completed his half century in 69 balls. The youngster then reached his century in 131 deliveries before increasing his scoring rate. He scored his next 60 runs in just 37 balls and kept the UAE bowlers under pressure.
Aaryavir also shared a 193 run partnership with VK Vineeth, who scored 67 off 69 balls. Their partnership helped India recover after losing their first wicket at 62 runs. India finished their 50 overs at 309/7, with Aaryavir getting out in the 45th over.
UAE failed to chase the target and finished their innings at 239 runs in 50 overs. Ahmed Khudada was their top scorer with 74 off 74 balls, while Noorullah Ayobi added 39 runs. Ishan Sood picked up four wickets for India as the team secured a 70 run win.
This is not the first time Aaryavir has scored big in youth cricket. He had scored 297 runs for Delhi against Meghalaya in the Cooch Behar Trophy in November 2024.
He also scored an unbeaten 70 against Nepal earlier in this tournament. After losing to Pakistan in their previous match, India have now secured a place in the semi finals and will face Afghanistan next.
