Aaryavir Sehwag's sensational 160 powers India U19 to 70-run victory over UAE, seal Asia Cup semi-final berth
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newspoint|10-11-2026
Aaryavir Sehwag delivered a sensational batting performance, smashing a magnificent 160 to guide India U19 to a convincing 70-run victory over the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2026 on Tuesday.
Batting first, India posted an imposing 309/7 in their allotted 50 overs, with Sehwag leading the charge. The opener received excellent support from VK Vineeth , who scored 67, as the duo stitched together a match-defining 193-run partnership for the second wicket.
In response, UAE managed 239 in their 50 overs, falling 70 runs short of the target. India's bowlers delivered a disciplined performance to ensure that the visitors never managed to take control of the chase.
Aaryavir Sehwag, VK Vineeth power India to 309/7
After UAE elected to field, India got off to a steady start with captain Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani and Sehwag adding 62 runs for the opening wicket. Raichandani departed for 17, but his dismissal brought VK Vineeth to the crease, who joined Sehwag in a crucial partnership.
The two batters took the attack to the UAE bowlers, putting together 193 runs for the second wicket. Sehwag brought up his century in the 34th over and continued to accelerate, eventually scoring 160 off 168 deliveries, including 17 fours and seven sixes.
Vineeth played an equally important supporting role, contributing 67 off 69 balls with three boundaries and three sixes. UAE managed to pull things back towards the end of the innings, with Naseem Khan leading their bowling effort. He finished with four wickets for 48 runs, while Hadayatullah Khan, Ayaan Misbah and Noorullah Ayobi picked up one wicket each.
India eventually finished at 309/7 in 50 overs.
Ishan Sood leads India's bowling effort as UAE fall short
Chasing 310, UAE needed a strong start but struggled to build momentum against India's disciplined bowling attack. The visitors lost wickets at regular intervals, with India making crucial breakthroughs to keep the required run rate under pressure.
Ahmed Khudadad top-scored for UAE with 74, while Noorullah Ayobi contributed 39. However, the rest of the batting order failed to produce the partnerships required to keep the chase alive. Ishan Sood led India's bowling attack with three wickets for 37 runs. The Indian bowlers continued to chip away at the UAE batting line-up, eventually restricting them to 239 in 50 overs.
India sealed a comprehensive 70-run victory, completing an impressive all-round performance.
India set up semi-final clash against Afghanistan
The victory strengthened India's campaign in the U19 Asia Cup and secured their place in the semi-finals , where they are set to face Afghanistan on November 12.
Batting first, India posted an imposing 309/7 in their allotted 50 overs, with Sehwag leading the charge. The opener received excellent support from VK Vineeth , who scored 67, as the duo stitched together a match-defining 193-run partnership for the second wicket.
In response, UAE managed 239 in their 50 overs, falling 70 runs short of the target. India's bowlers delivered a disciplined performance to ensure that the visitors never managed to take control of the chase.
Aaryavir Sehwag, VK Vineeth power India to 309/7
After UAE elected to field, India got off to a steady start with captain Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani and Sehwag adding 62 runs for the opening wicket. Raichandani departed for 17, but his dismissal brought VK Vineeth to the crease, who joined Sehwag in a crucial partnership.
The two batters took the attack to the UAE bowlers, putting together 193 runs for the second wicket. Sehwag brought up his century in the 34th over and continued to accelerate, eventually scoring 160 off 168 deliveries, including 17 fours and seven sixes.
Vineeth played an equally important supporting role, contributing 67 off 69 balls with three boundaries and three sixes. UAE managed to pull things back towards the end of the innings, with Naseem Khan leading their bowling effort. He finished with four wickets for 48 runs, while Hadayatullah Khan, Ayaan Misbah and Noorullah Ayobi picked up one wicket each.
India eventually finished at 309/7 in 50 overs.
Ishan Sood leads India's bowling effort as UAE fall short
Chasing 310, UAE needed a strong start but struggled to build momentum against India's disciplined bowling attack. The visitors lost wickets at regular intervals, with India making crucial breakthroughs to keep the required run rate under pressure.
Ahmed Khudadad top-scored for UAE with 74, while Noorullah Ayobi contributed 39. However, the rest of the batting order failed to produce the partnerships required to keep the chase alive. Ishan Sood led India's bowling attack with three wickets for 37 runs. The Indian bowlers continued to chip away at the UAE batting line-up, eventually restricting them to 239 in 50 overs.
India sealed a comprehensive 70-run victory, completing an impressive all-round performance.
India set up semi-final clash against Afghanistan
The victory strengthened India's campaign in the U19 Asia Cup and secured their place in the semi-finals , where they are set to face Afghanistan on November 12.
