Aaryavir Sehwag Smashes 173 off 143 Balls In Vinoo Mankad Trophy (Source: AFP)
Aaryavir Sehwag, son of former Indian opener Virender Sehwag, produced a brilliant batting performance for Delhi Under-19 in the 2026 Vinoo Mankad Trophy on October 16 against Chandigarh Under-19.
The young batter scored 173 runs off 143 balls at a strike rate of 121 in Match 73 of the tournament at the Dr P.V.G. Raju ACA Sports Complex in Vizianagaram.
Aaryavir, leading the Delhi Under-19 team in the tournament, showed patience and attacking intent in his impressive knock.
Aaryavir Sehwag Leads Delhi U-19 With A Stunning Century
Delhi Under-19 won the toss and elected to bat, giving their captain the chance to set the tone for the innings. Aaryavir Sehwag made the most of the opportunity, scoring 173 from 143 balls at a strike rate of 121.
Arnav Bugga provided useful support with 47 runs off 39 balls, hitting six fours and one six. However, the other batters struggled to make big scores.
Shrihan Ahuja scored three runs off 15 balls, while wicketkeeper Abhiraj Gagan Singh contributed 18 off 28 balls.
The 18-year-old's effort stood out as the main contribution in Delhi’s innings against Chandigarh Under-19. It is worth noting that the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) appointed Aaryavir captain before the tournament while announcing a 16-member squad.
Aaryavir Sehwag Impresses In India U-19 Series vs Australia A
Before his big performance in the domestic tournament, Aaryavir Sehwag was part of India's Under-19 squad for a three-match unofficial Youth ODI series against Australia A in Rajkot.
In the recently concluded Australia U19 tour of India 2026, he scored 109 runs in three innings, at an average of 36.33 and a strike rate of 103.80. The series gave him valuable experience against strong opposition and helped him prepare for further opportunities at the domestic level.
Before this series, Aaryavir Sehwag also played in the DPL 2026, where he played 2 innings and scored 24 runs at a strike rate of 114.29 and an average of 12.00.
