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Aaryavir Sehwag hits ton to power India U19 to Semi-Final. [Source - X.com]
India U19 returned to winning ways in the U19 Asia Cup 2026. They registered a commanding 70-run victory over UAE U19 in Match 11 on Tuesday to bounce back strongly in the tournament.
Aaryavir Sehwag starred with the bat to help India secure their semi-final berth. They will now face Afghanistan in the last four on Thursday, November 12, in Al Amerat.
Aaryavir Sehwag's Maiden Youth ODI Century Powers India U19 To A Formidable Score
Aaryavir Sehwag produced an innings to remember after opening the batting for India U19. The youngster smashed 160 off 168 deliveries, registering his maiden Youth ODI century against UAE U19.
Sehwag dominated the UAE bowlers from the start, hammering 17 fours and seven sixes. He attacked from both ends of the wicket, hitting boundaries at will and keeping the opposition bowlers under constant pressure.
The right-hander stitched together a massive 193-run partnership with VK Vineeth for the second wicket, doing most of the damage himself. India U19 eventually finished with 309 for 7, while UAE's Naseem Khan claimed four wickets for 48 runs.
Ishan Sood Leads India's Bowling Charge To Seal Semi-Final Spot
Chasing a mammoth 310, UAE U19 got off to a decent start through captain Ayaan Misbah and fellow opener Zainullah Rehmani. However, India's bowlers kept things tight from the beginning, triggering regular wickets.
Ahmed Khudadad kept UAE's hopes alive with a brilliant run-a-ball 74 at number four. He struck six fours and three sixes but received little support from the other end as wickets continued to fall, leaving UAE behind in the chase.
Noorullah Ayobi's late fireworks, a fightback of 39 off 25 balls, briefly raised hopes. However, it was too little too late as India won by 70 runs, with Ishan Sood claiming 4 for 37, including the wickets of Khudadad and Ayobi.
U19 Asia Cup 2026 Semi-Final Fixtures: India U19 To Meet Afghanistan
Match | Fixture | Date |
|---|---|---|
Semi-final 1 | Pakistan U19 vs Bangladesh U19 | November 12, 2026 |
Semi-final 2 | India U19 vs Afghanistan U19 | November 12, 2026 |
(Venue: Al Amerat, Oman)
India U19 defeated Nepal but suffered a narrow defeat against Pakistan in the group stage. Their much-needed win over UAE sealed a semi-final spot against Afghanistan, while unbeaten Pakistan will face Bangladesh after winning all three matches.
