Aaryavir Sehwag hits 160 as India U19 make 309/7 against UAE in Men's U19 Asia Cup

India U19 scored 309/7 against UAE U19 in the 11th game of the Men's U19 Asia Cup 2026 at Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 2) on November 10, 2026. Aaryavir Sehwag made 160 off 168 balls while Anvay Dravid contributed 12 off 9.

UAE U19 won the toss and elected to bowl at Al Amerat. The pitch was described as difficult to bat on, but Sehwag managed to handle conditions effectively. India’s innings began with a 62-run opening stand between captain Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani and Aaryavir Sehwag. For the second wicket, Sehwag and VK Vineeth added 67 off 69.

Sehwag reached his century from 131 balls and then accelerated, scoring 60 off the next 37 deliveries. He finished on 160 off 168, hitting 17 fours and 7 sixes. He had earlier recorded a fifty against Nepal U19 in India’s first game of the tournament.

Anvay Dravid scored 12 off 9 balls and was dismissed while trying to score quickly.

The IND-U19 v UAE-U19 match is decisive for Group A: Pakistan have already qualified for the semifinal after winning two consecutive games, while India and the UAE have each played two matches and sit on two points. This is the final group fixture for both teams; the winner will receive two points and finish the group with four points, which the report states would be enough to qualify, while the loser will be eliminated.

India have posted a total the report calls good, and the side will be seeking a strong bowling performance to restrict the UAE. Afghanistan U19 and Bangladesh U19 have qualified from Group B.

The semifinals are scheduled for Thursday, November 12.