Virender Sehwag's son Aaryavir Sehwag smashes sensational 160 as India U19 dominate UAE in Asia Cup

Cricket fans are stunned once again by Virender Sehwag’s son. The innings has sent the fans back to nostalgia when the former legendary cricketer used to amaze everyone with his stunning smashes. Aaryavir Sehwag produced a commanding display of batting to guide India Under-19 towards a formidable total against the United Arab Emirates in their Group A clash at the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup on Tuesday. 

The 18-year-old opener, son of former India star, smashed 160 off 168 deliveries before being dismissed, leaving India at 255 for 2 after 44.2 overs at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground. Sehwag’s innings, featuring 17 fours and seven sixes at a strike rate of just over 95, was the centrepiece of India’s batting effort after UAE captain Ayaan Misbah won the toss and elected to field, and the fans cannot stop talking about it. 

Virender Sehwag's son Aaryavir Sehwag smashes sensational 160 as India U19 dominate UAE in Asia Cup

The young right-hander, who had already shown promise earlier in the tournament with an unbeaten 70 against Nepal, converted his starts into a substantial score and notched his maiden youth one-day international century. India’s innings began steadily. Captain Lakshya Raichandani and Sehwag put on 62 for the opening wicket before Raichandani was caught for 17 off Noorullah Ayobi in the 14th over. From there, Sehwag took control and stunned everyone with his batting ability. 

Sehwag reached his half-century and then accelerated, bringing up his hundred with a single off 131 balls. VK Vineeth provided excellent support, and the pair added a substantial partnership of nearly 200 runs. Vineeth was unbeaten on 66 when Sehwag finally fell, caught by Uddish Suri off the bowling of Naseem Khan with the score on 255. Sehwag’s knock mixed solid defence with aggressive strokeplay. He rotated the strike effectively early on and then punished anything loose, particularly against the spinners. 

Sixes over the infield and powerful drives through the covers showcased the timing and power that have drawn comparisons with his father’s style, though Aaryavir has spoken previously about focusing on building long innings rather than pure aggression. The innings came at an important stage of the tournament. India had opened their campaign with a comprehensive 10-wicket victory over Nepal, in which Sehwag starred. A high-profile clash against Pakistan followed, and this fixture against UAE offered another opportunity to secure points and build momentum towards the semi-finals. 

The top two teams from Group A, which also includes Pakistan and Nepal, will advance. Aaryavir has been one of the standout performers in Indian youth cricket this season. He scored a blistering 173 off 143 balls for Delhi in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy and produced useful contributions in the youth series against Australia earlier in the year. 

Selected for the Asia Cup squad alongside Anvay Dravid, son of Rahul Dravid, he has carried the weight of expectations that come with a famous surname while steadily establishing his own identity. “I am quite proud of my surname and my father’s achievements. I don’t feel any pressure or burden,” Aaryavir has said in previous interviews. His approach on Tuesday reflected that mindset: patient early, then dominant once set. The partnership with Vineeth allowed India to post a strong total that will put pressure on the UAE batting line-up when they chase under the Oman lights.

India still had overs remaining when Sehwag departed, with Arjun Rajput joining Vineeth at the crease. The middle order, including Anvay Dravid, remained unused at that stage, giving India depth if needed. UAE’s bowlers struggled to contain the flow of runs after the early wicket, with Noorullah Ayobi the only one to claim a wicket in the first 40 overs of the innings. This performance further cements Aaryavir Sehwag’s growing reputation as a reliable top-order batsman capable of dominating opposition attacks. 

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