Sehwag junior carries India into semifinals with match-winning 160 against UAE
Aaryavir Sehwag, son of cricket legend Virender Sehwag, scored 160 runs to lead India to a 70-run victory over the UAE in the U-19 Asia Cup. This win secures India's spot in the semifinals, where they are scheduled to face Afghanistan.
Why it matters
The performance highlights the development of young talent in international cricket and the high stakes of the U-19 Asia Cup tournament.
Al Amerat (Oman) Aaryavir Sehwag smashed 160 off 168 balls for his maiden hundred in Youth ODIs, as India entered the semifinals of the U-19 Asia Cup with a comfortable 70-run win over the UAE in Al Amerat on Tuesday (November 10, 2026). India will now face Afghanistan in the semifinal on Thursday (November 12, 2026). Having lost to Pakistan on Sunday (November 8, 2026), India found themselves in a must-win situation against the UAE. Aaryavir, son of the great Virender Sehwag, allowed India to post 309 for seven, a total which was beyond the grasp of the opposition. The UAE managed 239 all out in 50 overs. Aaryavir took his time early before producing a barrage of fours and sixes — 17 and seven respectively. He took 14 balls to get off mark, opening his account with a boundary towards the mid-wicket region off Hadayatullah Khan.
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