How did Aaryavir Sehwag perform against Afghanistan in semi-final of the Men's U19 Asia Cup 2026?
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Aaryavir Sehwag played another brilliant innings.
India U19 have maintained their strong record against Afghanistan U19 in youth ODIs, beating them in the second semi-final of the Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 to secure a place in the final.
It was a low-scoring game, and captain Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani and the bowlers played key roles in India‘s semi-final win in Al Amerat. Meanwhile, Aaryavir Sehwag produced yet another match-winning knock in a crucial match.
Aaryavir scored his third 50+ score in four games in the ongoing tournament. He scored a brilliant 51 off 57 balls, aided by 4 fours and 4 sixes. He completed his half-century with a six.
He got out on the very next ball after completing his fifty. Aaryavir added a match-winning opening stand of 117 runs in 16.6 overs with captain Lakshya, who scored 93 off 90 balls.
Aaryavir has been tremendous for India at the top and is the tournament’s leading scorer. He has scored 303 runs in 4 games at an incredible average of 101 and a strike rate of 95.58, including one century and two half-centuries.
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Afghanistan U19 won the toss and decided to bat first. But their batters failed to form partnerships and only managed 227/8 in the first innings. Noman Salarzai (51) and Shah Faisal Rahimi (51) scored half-centuries.
For India U19, Ishan Sood took 3/43. With 11 wickets, he is India’s leading wicket-taker in the tournament. India got off to a very good start while chasing the target. VK Vineeth also played a good cameo, scoring an unbeaten fifty.
He scored 57* off 62 balls to take India over the line. With this win, India U19 have booked their place in the final. Earlier, Pakistan U19 defeated Bangladesh U19 by 9 wickets to qualify for the final.
Now, India will face Pakistan in the final of the Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026. In the group stage, Pakistan U19 beat India U19 by 3 wickets. They will look to replicate the success in the final.
India U19 struggled with the bat against them and will look to work on their plans for the final. A high-profile clash between two arch-rivals is set to take place, and this spectacular match, to be held on Saturday in Al Amerat, will bring this exciting tournament to a conclusion.
When will the Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 final take place?
The Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 final will take place on Saturday at Al Amerat Cricket Ground Turf 2.
How did Aaryavir Sehwag perform in the Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 semi-final?
Aaryavir scored a brilliant 51 off 57 balls, aided by 4 fours and 4 sixes.
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