Aaryavir Sehwag Shines in U19 Asia Cup Final Victory Over Pakistan
Aaryavir Sehwag's Stellar Performance Celebrated
Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) [India], November 14: Coach Raju Sharma expressed his admiration for Aaryavir Sehwag's remarkable innings of 58 runs during India's thrilling one-wicket triumph against Pakistan in the 2026 ACC Men’s U-19 Asia Cup final held on Saturday. He commended the entire team and support staff, emphasizing the young players' resilience and determination in successfully chasing a daunting target against their rivals.
The India Under-19 team achieved a nail-biting one-wicket victory over Pakistan in a dramatic final at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground. Sharma reflected on his long-standing relationship with the Sehwag family, reminiscing about watching Aaryavir and his brother Vedant nurture their cricketing passion. He praised Aaryavir's positive mindset and dedication to the sport.
"Today is a moment of great pride for all Indians. Winning against Pakistan, especially while chasing nearly 350 runs, is a significant accomplishment. My heartfelt congratulations go out to the entire Under-19 team and their support staff. Successfully chasing such a massive score against Pakistan demonstrates the boys' incredible determination," Raju Sharma stated.
"Regarding the Sehwag family, I have known them for about 35 to 40 years. His father is a close friend of mine. During my Ranji Trophy days, Virender Sehwag was playing in the Under-19 category. I used to accompany him to practice. Both Aaryavir and Vedant Sehwag grew up in front of me, and from the start, Aaryavir showed a positive attitude towards cricket and worked diligently," he added.
Sehwag's crucial innings of 58 runs off 61 balls laid a solid foundation for India's successful chase. He was also named Player of the Tournament after an impressive campaign, amassing 361 runs in five matches, which included a century and three half-centuries. India successfully chased down a challenging target of 338 runs, finishing at 339/9 in the final over of a high-scoring match. Captain Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani led the charge with a stellar 80 runs off 101 balls, while Sehwag contributed 58 and Manal Chauhan added a brisk 47. Mohit Ulva emerged as the hero of the chase, remaining not out at 49 runs off just 26 balls, guiding India to victory. Earlier, Pakistan had set a formidable target of 337/9, bolstered by Usman Khan's century (107) and Abdul Qadir's rapid 80. Despite facing pressure from regular wicket losses, the Indian youngsters mounted a remarkable comeback to clinch victory in the final over and secure the prestigious continental trophy.