Jr Sehwag and Lakshya shine as India win
The India U-19 cricket team secured a dominant 10-wicket victory over Nepal in their opening match of the U-19 Asia Cup. Aaryavir Sehwag and Lakshya Raichandani led the chase after bowlers Ishan Sood and Arjun Rajput restricted Nepal to 128 runs.
Why it matters
This victory marks a strong start for India's youth cricket program in a major regional tournament, highlighting emerging talent.
Al Amerat (Oman) Aaryavir Sehwag and Lakshya Raichandani hit strokeful half-centuries as an all-round India trounced Nepal by 10 wickets in its opener in the U-19 Asia Cup one-day tournament in Al Amerat on Friday (November 7, 2026).
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