Aaryavir Sehwag hits 173 for Delhi U19s in Vinoo Mankad Trophy at Vizianagaram
Aaryavir Sehwag scored 173 off 143 balls for Delhi Under-19s against Chandigarh Under-19 in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy at the P.V.G. Raju ACA Sports Complex in Vizianagaram on Friday. His innings helped Delhi post 289 for six in their first innings.
Aaryavir, the Delhi Under-19 captain and a right-handed batter, had a started his India Under-19 career with 109 runs in three innings during a three-match youth one-day series at a strike rate of nearly 104, with a top score of 47. He was also part of the India A camp for the series against Australia A in Rajkot, gaining experience at a higher level.
During the match against Chandigarh, Aaryavir struck 19 fours and eight sixes, totaling 27 boundaries in his 173. He faced 143 deliveries as he paced the Delhi innings and found the boundary regularly throughout his knock.
The 173 for Delhi came in support of a team total of 289 for six, providing the batting foundation for the side in the first innings. Aaryavir’s performance occupied significant time at the crease and contributed the bulk of the runs for Delhi in that innings.
Speaking about his son in an earlier interview with NDTV, Virender Sehwag said: "I am very proud of Aaryavir Sehwag. I gave him advice that, you know, pressure is there but go out there and play freely. Express yourself, don't worry that you have to score big runs. If you express yourself, the big runs will automatically come. But if you think about big runs, then I don't think the big runs will come." Virender Sehwag was known for his fearless approach at the top of the order.
Aaryavir’s innings adds to a run of performances as he seeks to establish himself in India's youth cricket set-up. Anvay Dravid, son of former India captain Rahul Dravid, has also been prominent in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy for Karnataka Under-19, posting a century and following it with an 85 off 41 balls.
Innings such as the 173 against Chandigarh will help Aaryavir gain confidence and experience as he progresses through the domestic age-group circuit.