Aaryavir Sehwag’s lightning-quick 160 blasts UAE to send India into U19 Asia Cup semi-finals

Brief Results: India-U19 (113/7 in 26 ovs) beat UAE-U19 (239/9 in 50 ovs) by XX runs to qualify for the semi-finals of the U19 Asia Cup. Aaryavir Sehwag (160), VK Vineeth (67); Ishan Sood (3/37)

Aaryavir Sehwag scored a brilliant 160 to lead India to a 70-run victory over UAE in the Under-19 Asia Cup, securing a place in the semi-finals.

Batting first, India were 309 for 7 with Sehwag anchoring the innings with 17 fours and seven sixes. He shared a 193-run partnership for the second wicket with VK Vineeth, who contributed 65. Their stand put India in a strong position to post the highest total of the tournament.

UAE fought back during the chase but were bowled out for 239 in their 50 overs. Ahmed Khudadad top-scored with 74 while Noorullah Ayobi added 39. Ishan Sood led India’s bowling effort, claiming four wickets in 37 runs.

The win sends India into the semi-finals where they will face Afghanistan.

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