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Aaryavir Sehwag delivered a memorable performance with the bat as India U19 defeated the United Arab Emirates by 70 runs in their final Group A match of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground on Tuesday, November 10. Sehwag smashed 160 off 168 balls to help India post 309/7 in 50 overs before the bowlers restricted UAE to 239 all out. Ishan Sood led the bowling effort with four wickets as India secured their place in the semi-finals, where they will face Afghanistan on Thursday.
The victory was important for India after their defeat against Pakistan in the previous group match. They needed a win to keep their campaign moving, and Sehwag’s century ensured they finished the group stage with a strong performance.
Aaryavir Sehwag is the Player of the Match for his brilliant knock 👏 Courtesy of a 70-run win, India U19 enter the semi-finals where they will face Afghanistan U19 on Thursday 🙌 Scorecard ▶️ #MensU19AsiaCup
— BCCI (@BCCI) November 10, 2026
Aaryavir Sehwag’s 160 Powers India to 309
India were asked to bat first after UAE captain Ayaan Misbah won the toss and elected to field. The decision initially appeared to work as UAE kept the scoring under control on a surface that offered some assistance to the bowlers.
Sehwag and captain Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani opened the innings, but the partnership ended at 69 when Lakshya was dismissed for 17. Sehwag, however, continued to build his innings and found an able partner in VK Vineeth.
The pair added 193 runs for the second wicket, taking India past the 250-run mark and putting them in control. Sehwag brought up his century in 131 balls before accelerating in the latter part of his innings. His 160 came off 168 deliveries and included 17 fours and seven sixes.
Vineeth contributed 65 off 67 balls, providing valuable support before falling in the closing stages. India lost a few wickets towards the end but finished with 309/7, registering the highest total of the tournament at that stage.
Sehwag was named Player of the Match. After the game, he revealed that he had promised his father, former India opener Virender Sehwag, that he would score a big hundred.
“I told my dad I will get a big hundred. I have a legacy to live up to as he only likes big hundreds,” he said.
Ishan Sood Takes Four Wickets as India Qualify for Semi-Finals
Chasing 310, UAE struggled to maintain the required scoring rate against India’s disciplined bowling attack. Ayaan Misbah scored 27, while Yayin Rai made 29, but India continued to pick up wickets and prevent the visitors from building a substantial partnership.
Ahmed Khudadad offered the strongest resistance with 74 off 74 balls, including six fours and three sixes. Noorullah Ayobi added a quick 39 from 25 deliveries, but their efforts were not enough to bring UAE close to the target.
Ishan Sood finished with figures of 4/37 in seven overs, including two wickets in the closing stages. He dismissed Ayobi and Khudadad in the 48th over before removing Muhammad Saad and Hadayatullah Khan in the final over to complete India’s victory.
UAE were bowled out for 239 in 50 overs, handing India a 70-run win. The result confirmed India’s place in the semi-finals, where they will take on an unbeaten Afghanistan side from Group B.