How did Virender Sehwag's son Aaryavir Sehwag perform against Nepal in Men's U19 Asia Cup 2026?
India are currently at the top of Group A in the U19 Asia Cup 2026.
India commenced their Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 campaign on a high note, defeating neighbours Nepal in the opening match. The game was played at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman on Friday, October 6. India won the toss and decided to bowl first.
Ishan Sood gave the Men in Blue an early breakthrough by dismissing Prashiddha Jaishi in the third over. He later took two more crucial wickets, Suryanshu Koirala and Nischal Kshetri, before the 10th over. Arjun Rajput also took three wickets in less than six overs of his spell.
Chasing 129, Aaryavir Sehwag opened the innings for India alongside Lakshya Raichandani. Facing Nepal’s bowling line-up, Aaryavir gave the Men in Blue a crucial start. He completed his half-century and remained unbeaten to finish the game.
How did Aaryavir Sehwag perform against Nepal in Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026?
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Indian batting legend Virender Sehwag’s son, Aaryavir, scored a magnificent 70 off 52 balls against Nepal in the fourth match of the U19 Asia Cup. Aaryavir batted at a strike rate of 134.61, hitting 4 sixes and 7 maximums.
He is currently the third-leading run-scorer, behind Pakistan’s Usman Khan and Afghanistan’s Shah Faisal Rahimi.
Before arriving in Oman for the U19 Asia Cup, Aaryavir Sehwag played three ODIs against Australia in September, with a best score of 47.
His opening partner and Indian U19 team captain, Lakshya Raichandani, also scored a half-century. He scored 53 off 63 balls and hit 7 boundaries.
Meanwhile, Rahul Dravid’s son, Anvay Dravid, was also in the playing XI against Nepal, but he did not get a chance to bat as India won without losing a wicket.
Who won the India vs Nepal clash in the U19 Asia Cup 2026?
India defeated Nepal by 10 wickets in their first match of the U19 Asia Cup 2026.
How many runs did Aaryavir Sehwag score against Nepal?
Aaryavir Sehwag scored 70 runs off 52 balls against Nepal.
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