Aaryavir Sehwag Shines as India U19 Clinches Asia Cup Title

India's Under-19 cricket team has triumphed in the 2026 ACC Men’s Asia Cup, defeating Pakistan in a thrilling final. Aaryavir Sehwag, son of cricket legend Virender Sehwag, played a pivotal role, earning the Player of the Tournament title. The match saw India chase down a challenging target of 338 runs, showcasing remarkable performances from several players. This victory marks India's return to the top of the Under-19 Asia Cup after a five-year gap, solidifying their status as the tournament's most successful team. Read on to discover more about this exciting match and the standout performances that led to India's victory.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 14, 2026, 23:51 IST

India U19 Triumphs in Asia Cup Final

In a thrilling conclusion to the 2026 ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup, India emerged victorious with a nail-biting one-wicket win over Pakistan at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman. The team successfully chased down a daunting target of 338 runs in the final over.

Sourav Ganguly, the former captain of India, expressed his admiration for young batter Aaryavir Sehwag, who is the son of legendary opener Virender Sehwag. Ganguly took to X to congratulate the team and highlighted Aaryavir's outstanding performance, which earned him the Player of the Tournament title.

Ganguly wrote, "Well done India under19 .. superb performance .. young Sehwag .. what a tournament he had.. every other member of the team as well .. Veeru must be very proud @virendersehwag."

Aaryavir made a significant contribution throughout the tournament, amassing 361 runs in five matches, including a century and three half-centuries. In the final, he scored 58 runs off 61 balls, partnering with captain Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani, who contributed 80 runs off 101 balls.

Former cricketers joined Ganguly in celebrating the Under-19 team's achievement. Irfan Pathan praised their resilience, stating, "What a win by our u19 boys vs Pakistan. Showed the real fighting character. Brilliant to see."

Aakash Chopra also commended the youngsters, expressing his pride in their performance. Dinesh Karthik noted the team's ability to recover from challenging situations, emphasizing their determination and spirit.

Mayank Agarwal shared his excitement, saying, "What a chase! Incredible! Well done, boys. Super proud."

India's chase was bolstered by Raichandani and Aaryavir, with Manal Chauhan adding 47 runs off 32 balls. Despite losing wickets, Mohit Ulva's unbeaten 49 off 26 balls, featuring five fours and three sixes, secured the win for India. Chigurupati Venkata remained not out on 11.

Earlier, Pakistan set a target of 337/9, with Usman Khan scoring 107, Abdul Qadir contributing 80, and captain Farhan Yousaf adding 63 runs. For India, Kavya Patel took four wickets, while Chigurupati Venkata claimed three.

This victory marks India's return to the top of the Under-19 Asia Cup, ending a five-year title drought, with their last win in 2021. India continues to hold the record for the most titles in the tournament's history, with a total of nine championships.