Aaryavir Sehwag hits maiden U-19 Asia Cup century for India against UAE
The son of Virender Sehwag scored 160 against UAE at the U-19 Asia Cup in Oman.
Aaryavir Sehwag scored his maiden India Under-19 century against UAE in Oman, reaching 160 off 168 balls. India lost their first wicket at 62 when skipper Lakshay Rajesh Raichandani made 17.
Key takeaways
- Aaryavir Sehwag scored his maiden Youth ODI century for India Under-19 against UAE at the U-19 Asia Cup in Oman
- He was dismissed for 160 off 168 balls
- India lost their first wicket at 62 when skipper Lakshay Rajesh Raichandani made 17
- Aaryavir had earlier scored 72 against Nepal to help India secure a 10-wicket win
Aaryavir Sehwag, son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, scored his maiden Youth ODI century for India Under-19 against the United Arab Emirates in the group stage of the ongoing Under-19 Asia Cup in Oman.
Aaryavir reached his hundred off 131 balls, completing the milestone with a single towards deep cover. He went on to score 160 off 168 balls before getting out caught at mid-wicket while trying to play across the line.
AB Live said India and UAE were contending for a final qualification spot in the tournament and described the match as a crucial clash with little room for error. India lost their first wicket at 62, with skipper Lakshay Rajesh Raichandani departing for 17.
Sportstar noted that Aaryavir took his time to get off the mark and only found his first run off his 14th delivery, guiding the ball for four, before keeping the scoreboard ticking on a tricky surface.
The century was his second fifty-plus score in the tournament, after scoring 72 against Nepal in the first game to help India secure a 10-wicket win.
In a promotional video for the tournament, Aaryavir said he did not want to only play the Sehwag way and wanted to play the Kohli way instead.
Virender Sehwag was renowned for his fearless approach, explosive strokeplay and ability to dominate bowling attacks, while Virat Kohli has built his reputation around consistency, fitness, discipline and delivering under pressure. The ACC Under-19 Asia Cup is a limited overs cricket tournament featuring Under-19 teams.
AB Live said India and UAE are contending for a final qualification spot. The sources do not give the date or venue of India's next match.
Aaryavir Sehwag's innings against UAE
Batter | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aaryavir Sehwag | 160 | 168 | caught at mid-wicket | ||
Lakshay Rajesh Raichandani | 17 | dismissed | |||
India first wicket | 62 |
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