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Aaryavir Sehwag slams 160 for India U19 [Source: @aaryavirsehwag/Instagram]
Aaryavir Sehwag, Virender Sehwag’s son, produced one of the standout batting performances of the ongoing Under-19 Asia Cup 2026, scoring 160 against the United Arab Emirates in a Group A encounter at Al Amerat, Oman, on Tuesday, November 10.
The India Under-19 batter struck 17 fours and seven sixes in his 168-ball innings, helping his team post 309/7 in 50 overs. The knock also placed him alongside Shubman Gill and Mayank Agarwal in an exclusive list of Indian batters with big scores in Youth ODIs.
Aaryavir Sehwag joins Shubman Gill and Mayank Agarwal with the 5th-highest score in Youth ODIs
Aaryavir's 160 against the UAE ranks among the five highest individual scores by an Indian batter in Youth One-Day Internationals. He became the latest name to reach the 160-run mark in the format, matching the scores previously recorded by Shubman Gill and Mayank Agarwal.
Highest innings score for India in Youth ODIs:
- Ambati Rayudu – 177*
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – 175
- Raj Bawa – 162*
- Mayank Agarwal – 160
- Shubman Gill – 160
- Aaryavir Sehwag – 160
Gill had scored 160 against England at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium in 2017, while Mayank registered the same score against Australia in Hobart in 2009. Aaryavir's effort therefore places him alongside two batters who have since gone on to establish themselves in senior international cricket.
The record for the highest individual score by an Indian in Youth ODIs belongs to Ambati Rayudu, who remained unbeaten on 177 against England Under-19 in Taunton in 2002. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi occupies the next position on the list, having scored 175 in the 2026 Under-19 World Cup final against England.
Raj Bawa's unbeaten 162 against Uganda in 2022 is the fourth-highest score, leaving Aaryavir's 160 in a tie for the fifth position with Gill and Mayank.
Aaryavir Sehwag makes his mark against UAE, continues strong U-19 Asia Cup form
Aaryavir's innings was the foundation of India's total after they were asked to build a competitive score against the UAE. The opener faced 168 deliveries and struck at 95.23, keeping the innings together while also finding regular boundaries.
He shared a crucial second-wicket partnership with VK Vineeth, who contributed 67 from 69 balls. The pair took India from 62/1 to 255/2, adding 193 runs before Aaryavir was dismissed in the 45th over.
The 160 also extended Aaryavir's impressive run in the tournament. He has scored 252 runs across three innings in the 2026 Under-19 Asia Cup at an average of 126 and a strike rate of 96.92. His campaign began with a 70 off 52 balls against Nepal, followed by 22 from 40 deliveries against Pakistan.
