Aaryavir's knock helped India U19 qualify for the tournament semifinals.
Aaryavir Sehwag scored his maiden Youth ODI century on Tuesday (November 10), blasting 160 runs off 168 balls against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2026. His match-winning knock powered India U19 to a 70-run victory in Oman and secured their spot in the tournament semifinals.
Opening the batting at Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Aaryavir reached his fifty in 69 balls on a tricky surface before bringing up his hundred off 131 deliveries. He accelerated rapidly afterward, hammering his next 50 runs in just 29 balls.
His knock included 17 fours and 7 sixes at a strike rate of 95.24, helping India U19 post a commanding total of 309/7 in 50 overs.
In reply, UAE was bowled out for 239 in the final over. Ahmed Khudadad top-scored with run-a-ball 74 and Noorullah Ayobi added a quick 39, while Ishan Sood led India's bowling attack with figures of 4/37.
After receiving the Player-of-the-Match award, Aaryavir revealed that he was determined to convert his start into a massive score because his legendary father Virender Sehwag only respects "daddy hundreds".
"When I started my innings, my internal thought process was that I needed to bat for a long time. I wanted to bat for 40 or 50 overs and make a big score. There were some challenges in the wicket as it was turning, but everything went well and I am grateful," said Aaryavir at the post-match presentation.
"Obviously, there were challenges in the wicket. But in the beginning, I had it in my mind that even if there are dot balls, it doesn't matter. I had a belief in my abilities that I would make up for those dot balls later, and I wanted to make a big score. I had promised someone to make a big score today, and I am glad that I did it."
"I told him that I would get a big 100 because he respects only big 100s—even after getting a 100, scoring 150 is necessary for his happiness and respect. So it feels good that I was able to do it today," he added.
Earlier in his youth career, when Aaryavir Sehwag was dismissed for 297 in a domestic match, Virender Sehwag famously joked on social media that his son missed out on a promised Ferrari by 23 runs (falling just short of his career-best Test score of 319).
Following the win, India U19 finished second in Group A behind unbeaten Pakistan U19. India U19 will now face Group B table-toppers Afghanistan U19 in the semi-final on Thursday (November 12).