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Aaryavir Sehwag, son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, made headlines after scoring a brilliant 160-run knock against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) U19 team in the 2026 Men’s U19 Asia Cup. The 19-year-old scored his first century in India U19 colours and helped his team secure an important 70-run victory at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 2) in Muscat, Oman.
After his impressive innings, Aaryavir revealed that he had made a promise to his father, Virender Sehwag, before the match. The young batter said he had told his father that he would score a big century, and he was happy to keep his word. The victory was also very important for India, as it helped them book a place in the semi-finals after their defeat against Pakistan U19 in their previous match.
Aaryavir played a brilliant innings of 160 runs from 168 balls against the UAE U19 team. His knock included several boundaries and helped India post a big total of 309 runs after the UAE won the toss and decided to bowl first. The young batter showed great patience and stayed at the crease for a long time. He understood the conditions and focused on building his innings rather than scoring quickly.
His 160-run knock proved to be the difference between the two teams. India later bowled out the UAE for 239 runs to win the match by 70 runs and qualify for the semi-finals.
After the match, Aaryavir spoke about his promise to his father, Virender Sehwag. He said that he wanted to score a big century because his father always liked scoring big hundreds. The teenager also explained that he wanted to follow his father’s example and live up to the legacy of the former India opener.
Speaking during the post-match presentation, Aaryavir said:
“I wanted to make a big score. I had promised someone to make a big score today, and thankfully I made it. And that person is my dad (Virender Sehwag). I told my dad I will get a big hundred. I have a legacy to live up to as he only likes big hundreds.”
Aaryavir’s words showed how much the innings meant to him. Scoring 160 runs in an important match and keeping his promise to his father made the day even more special.
Aaryavir also explained his batting plan and said that the pitch was not easy to bat on. According to him, the wicket was turning, which made batting difficult at times.
Instead of playing risky shots, he decided to stay at the crease and bat for around 40 overs. He also said that he was not worried about playing dot balls because he knew he could increase his scoring rate later in the innings.
Speaking about his approach, Aaryavir added:
“The wicket was turning a little. I started off and decided to play long and bat for 40-odd overs. There were challenges on the wicket. I didn’t get bothered about the dot balls, as I knew I would catch up.”
His approach worked well, as he went on to score 160 runs and gave India a strong position in the match.
India U19 posted 309 runs on the scoreboard after batting first, with Aaryavir Sehwag playing the biggest role with his 160-run knock.
The UAE U19 team needed 310 runs to win but failed to reach the target. India’s bowlers delivered a strong performance and dismissed the UAE for 239 runs.
India won the match by 70 runs and secured their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 Men’s U19 Asia Cup.
The win was especially important after India’s defeat against Pakistan U19 in their previous match. Aaryavir’s big century helped the team bounce back at the right time.
Virender Sehwag is remembered as one of India’s most attacking opening batters. He was known for scoring big centuries and putting pressure on opposition bowlers with his fearless batting.
Aaryavir now has the chance to build his own career and make a name for himself in Indian cricket. His 160-run innings against the UAE is an important step in that journey.
While he still has a long way to go, his performance in the U19 Asia Cup has given Indian cricket fans a reason to watch his progress closely. More importantly, he has shown that he can handle pressure and play a long innings when his team needs him the most.
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