Jr Sehwag and Lakshya Raichandani steer India U-19 to 10-wicket win over Nepal

Aaryavir Sehwag and Lakshya Raichandani hit unbeaten half-centuries as India U-19 defeated Nepal U-19 by 10 wickets in the opener of the U-19 Asia Cup in Al Amerat, Oman on Friday, November 7, 2026. India chased 129 without loss, completing the target in 19.1 overs.

India won the toss and asked Nepal to bat; the visitors were dismissed for 128 in 42.3 overs. Darsh Sonar top-scored for Nepal with 43, and the side had slumped to 51 for four at one stage before being bowled out.

Pace bowlers Ishan Sood and Arjun Rajput were the chief wicket-takers, finishing with three wickets apiece to reduce Nepal to 128. Ishan Sood returned figures of 3/18 and Arjun Rajput finished with 3/8.

In the run chase Aaryavir Sehwag made 70 not out off 52 balls, striking seven fours and four sixes, while Lakshya Raichandani finished 53 not out off 63 balls with seven fours. The opening pair kept the innings unbroken as India reached 129/0 in 19.1 overs.

India completed the victory with 185 balls remaining; Ishan Sood was named Player of the Match for his bowling contribution. The match scoreline reflected a comprehensive performance by India's bowling unit followed by a rapid, unbroken opening stand.

The scores: Nepal U-19 128 in 42.3 overs (Darsh Sonar 43, Ishan Sood 3/18, Arjun Rajput 3/8) lost to India U-19 129/0 in 19.1 overs (Lakshya 53 n.o, Aaryavir 70 n.o.). Toss: India U-19; PoM: Ishan.