Aryavir Sewagh played a significant role in India's under-19 team's victory over the United Arab Emirates in the group stage of the 2026 Asia Cup by scoring 160 runs off 168 balls. The match took place in Al Amrat, Oman, on Tuesday, where India defeated their opponent by a score of 309 for 7, advancing to the semi-finals of the tournament.
Aryavir Sewagh and his partner's outstanding performance
After winning the toss and opting to bat, the Indian team managed to score 309 runs in 50 overs. Aryavir Sewagh and Vicky Vinith put together a partnership of 193 runs for the second wicket, putting India in a strong position. Sewagh's 160 runs included 17 fours and 7 sixes, at a strike rate of 95.24, laying the foundation for this victory. Vinith also played a crucial role with 67 runs in this success.
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Sewagh and Vinith came to the crease after losing captain Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani, who scored 17 runs, and took India to a comfortable position until reaching 250 runs. Sewagh was dismissed in the 44.2 over, having scored a total of 255 runs, while Vinith was out in the 46.1 over with 276 runs.
Performance of the UAE team and key players
On the other side, despite the efforts of Ahmad Khodadad, who scored 74 runs off 74 balls, the UAE team could not reach the target of 310 runs. Other key players for the team included Noorullah Ayubi with 39 runs and the captain, Mr. Misbah, with 27 runs. However, the UAE could not maintain the required pace and lost wickets at regular intervals.
In the bowling department, Ishaan Sood delivered the best performance for the Indian team, taking 4 wickets for 37 runs in 7 overs. Manal Chauhan also had a good showing with 1 wicket for 32 runs in 10 overs. Kaviya Patel and other players each took a wicket to dismiss the UAE team for 239 runs in the 49.6 over.
The Indian team is now on the brink of the semi-finals and is looking to continue their successful run in this competition with this victory.
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