Sehwag 160 carries India into the semi-finals
Aaryavir Sehwag, the son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, struck 160 off 168 balls with 17 fours and seven sixes as India Under-19 beat the United Arab Emirates by 70 runs in the ACC Men's Under-19 Asia Cup 2026 at Al Amerat on Tuesday 10 November 2026. India posted 309 for 7 in 50 overs, the highest team total of the tournament so far, and bowled the UAE out for 239 in 49.6 overs. Sehwag was named Player of the Match. India will face Afghanistan in the semi-final on Thursday 12 November.
How the innings was built
UAE captain Ayaan Misbah won the toss and chose to bowl first at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 2). Sehwag took 14 balls to get off the mark, then reached his century from 131 balls and his 150 in the 42nd over, finishing with 160 from 168 balls. He shared a 193-run second-wicket stand with VK Vineeth, who made 67 off 69 balls, and the pair were the only India batters to cross 20. Naseem Khan took four wickets for the UAE. In reply, Ahmed Khudadad made 74 off 74 balls and Noorullah Ayobi 39 off 25, but Ishan Sood took 4 for 37 as the UAE were bowled out for 239.
Pakistan also through after beating Nepal by 101 runs
Defending champions Pakistan also reached the semi-finals on the same day, dismantling Nepal by 101 runs at Ministry Turf 1. Ahmed Hussain produced an all-round performance of 89 runs and four wickets as Pakistan completed Group A unbeaten and set up a semi-final against Bangladesh on Thursday 12 November. India's only group defeat came against Pakistan, by three wickets, and India finished Group A second behind Pakistan. The final is on Saturday 14 November. One caveat on the record books: because the UAE are an Associate side, the India versus UAE match does not carry official Youth ODI status, so Sehwag's 160 sits outside the official under-19 ODI records, though it is the biggest innings of this tournament so far.
Frequently asked questions
What was the result of India U19 vs UAE U19? India won by 70 runs, 309 for 7 against 239 all out, at Al Amerat on 10 November 2026.
How many runs did Aaryavir Sehwag score? 160 off 168 balls, with 17 fours and seven sixes, and he was named Player of the Match.
Who do India play in the semi-final? Afghanistan, on Thursday 12 November 2026 at Al Amerat.
Who do Pakistan play in the semi-final? Bangladesh, on Thursday 12 November 2026, after Pakistan beat Nepal by 101 runs to top Group A unbeaten.
When is the final? Saturday 14 November 2026.
Related: Pakistan Declare on 434, Sri Lanka 114 for 3 at Stumps on Day Two of First Test
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Sources: Wisden; SportsTak; IANS; The Sports Encounter; Cricbuzz scorecard.
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