The name Sehwag has long been associated with fearless batting and big hundreds, and Aaryavir Sehwag is already showing signs of carrying that legacy forward. The India U19 batter revealed that he had promised his father, former India opener Virender Sehwag, a big hundred.Aaryavir delivered a match-winning performance in India’s Group A encounter, smashing 160 off 168 deliveries to help the team post 309/7 in their allotted 50 overs. His knock, which featured 17 fours and seven sixes, earned him the Player of the Match award as India went on to register a comprehensive 70-run victory.Speaking during the post-match presentation, the youngster revealed that he had entered the contest with a clear plan to spend considerable time at the crease and build a big innings. Despite finding some challenges against the turning surface, he remained patient and refused to let the dot balls affect his approach.“Feels amazing. 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. I knew I would catch up. And I wanted to make a big score,” Aaryavir said.The youngster then disclosed the special promise behind his innings, revealing that his father had been the person he wanted to deliver a big hundred for.“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 him I will get a big hundred. I have a legacy to live up to as he only likes big hundreds,” he added.
Aaryavir Sehwag, VK Vineeth stitch match-defining 193-run stand
Aaryavir’s innings proved to be the backbone of India’s batting effort after UAE won the toss and elected to field. The young opener initially built a steady partnership with captain Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani, who contributed 17 before departing. However, the arrival of VK Vineeth at the crease changed the momentum of the innings.The duo took charge against the UAE bowling attack, stitching together a crucial 193-run partnership for the second wicket. While Aaryavir anchored the innings and accelerated at regular intervals, Vineeth played an impressive supporting role with his 67 off 69 deliveries.Aaryavir eventually departed for 160 after spending 40 overs at the crease, having struck 17 boundaries and seven maximums. Vineeth’s contribution ensured India maintained their momentum as they crossed the 300-run mark. UAE fought back towards the end of the innings, with Naseem Khan picking up four wickets for 48 runs. However, India managed to finish at 309/7 in 50 overs.
Ishan Sood leads bowling charge as India defeat UAE by 70 runs
Chasing 310, UAE struggled to build momentum against India’s disciplined bowling attack and lost wickets at regular intervals.Ahmed Khudadad offered resistance with a fighting 74, while Noorullah Ayobi contributed 39. However, the visitors could not put together the partnerships required to challenge India’s total. Ishan Sood led the Indian bowling effort with three wickets for 37 runs, while the rest of the attack chipped in with important breakthroughs.UAE eventually finished at 239 in their 50 overs, handing India a convincing 70-run victory. The result also helped India secure their place in the semi-finals of the U19 Asia Cup, where they are set to face Afghanistan on November 12.
