Like Father, Like Son: Aaryavir Sehwag Blasts Blistering 160 To Devastate UAE In Under-19 Asia Cup

Aaryavir Sehwag scored 160 off 168 balls against UAE© X (Twitter)

Like father, like son: Aaryavir Sehwag announced his arrival on the big stage in breathtaking fashion as he took the attack to UAE in a must-win Under-19 Asia Cup 2026 clash for India on Tuesday. Smashing a magnificent century, the young opener put India firmly in the driving seat of a crucial encounter. Aaryavir, the son of India's talismanic former opener Virender Sehwag, initially started his innings on a surprisingly cautious note, consuming 14 deliveries before finally getting off the mark. Once settled, however, he rarely looked in trouble for the remainder of his stellar knock.

As Aaryavir reached the 153-run mark, he became the player with the highest individual score in a single innings in the ongoing Under-19 Asia Cup. He was eventually dismissed for a blistering 160 off 168 balls, leaving the opposition completely shell-shocked and establishing his credentials as one of the most promising young talents in the country.

While his father made a career out of dismantling bowling attacks from the very first ball, Aaryavir takes inspiration from more than just the household name. In a video at the start of the tournament, Aaryavir was asked about his natural attacking instinct and inherited batting style. The teenager clarified that his philosophy blends his father's fearless legacy with the controlled intensity of another Indian legend.

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— BCCI (@BCCI) November 10, 2026

"So 100% I love taking that attack. I'm a huge Virat Kohli fan, and I would like to play my cricket in an aggressive manner. Not just the Sehwag way, but the Kohli way as well because I'm a huge fan. And yes, I would love to dominate every side that comes against us and try to do as much as I can for the country and win games for India," he had said.

This blend of exciting strokeplay and modern fitness-driven aggression makes Aaryavir a truly exciting prospect. Absorbing early pressure before unleashing calculated assault reflects a maturity beyond his years. If this pivotal 160-run innings is any indication of what lies ahead, Indian cricket fans have a brand-new entertainer to rally behind as the country continues to produce talent with every passing year.

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