Aaryavir Sehwag joins Shubman Gill, Mayank Agarwal in elite list with stunning 160 against UAE
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NEW DELHI: Aaryavir Sehwag produced a sensational innings of 160 to join India captain Shubman Gill and Mayank Agarwal in an elite list of Indian batters during the ACC U19 Asia Cup clash against the United Arab Emirates at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman on Tuesday.
The right-hander struck 17 fours and seven sixes in his 168-ball knock, registering the joint fifth-highest individual score by an Indian batter in Youth ODIs. His effort also matched the 160s scored by Gill and Agarwal at the Under-19 level.
Gill had scored 160 against England at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium in 2017, while Agarwal reached the same score against Australia in Hobart in 2009.
Sehwag, son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, also shared a massive 193-run partnership for the second wicket with VK Vineeth, putting India in a commanding position after UAE won the toss and elected to field.
Sehwag looked set to challenge the long-standing record for the highest individual score by an Indian in Youth ODIs, but his marathon innings came to an end in the 45th over.
He was dismissed for 160 off 168 balls, caught by Uddish Suri at mid-wicket off Naseem Khan in the 45th over. Attempting to pull a slower short-of-length delivery across the line, Sehwag failed to get the required timing and found the fielder.
The record remains with Ambati Rayudu, who scored an unbeaten 177 against England U19 in Taunton in 2002.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi came close to breaking that mark earlier in 2026, smashing 175 off just 80 balls against England in the Under-19 World Cup final. Sooryavanshi also occupies the third position on the list with his 171 against UAE in 2025.
Raj Bawa's unbeaten 162 against Uganda in 2022 is the fourth-highest score by an Indian in Youth ODIs.
Sehwag's 160 puts him alongside Gill and Agarwal in the next position on the list.
Sehwag began his innings cautiously as India reached 42 without loss in the first 10 overs. However, once settled, he shifted gears and took on the UAE bowling attack, combining boundaries with smart running between the wickets.
His partnership with Vineeth proved crucial in rebuilding and accelerating India's innings after the opening stand. The 193-run second-wicket association gave India the platform to push for a substantial total.
India had entered the contest looking to bounce back after their three-wicket defeat to Pakistan in their previous group match. Despite Arjun Rajput's century, India were bowled out for 208 before Pakistan chased down the target, powered by Hamza Zahoor's match-winning hundred.
The right-hander struck 17 fours and seven sixes in his 168-ball knock, registering the joint fifth-highest individual score by an Indian batter in Youth ODIs. His effort also matched the 160s scored by Gill and Agarwal at the Under-19 level.
Gill had scored 160 against England at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium in 2017, while Agarwal reached the same score against Australia in Hobart in 2009.
Sehwag, son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, also shared a massive 193-run partnership for the second wicket with VK Vineeth, putting India in a commanding position after UAE won the toss and elected to field.
Sehwag falls short of Rayudu's long-standing record
Sehwag looked set to challenge the long-standing record for the highest individual score by an Indian in Youth ODIs, but his marathon innings came to an end in the 45th over.
He was dismissed for 160 off 168 balls, caught by Uddish Suri at mid-wicket off Naseem Khan in the 45th over. Attempting to pull a slower short-of-length delivery across the line, Sehwag failed to get the required timing and found the fielder.
The record remains with Ambati Rayudu, who scored an unbeaten 177 against England U19 in Taunton in 2002.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi came close to breaking that mark earlier in 2026, smashing 175 off just 80 balls against England in the Under-19 World Cup final. Sooryavanshi also occupies the third position on the list with his 171 against UAE in 2025.
Raj Bawa's unbeaten 162 against Uganda in 2022 is the fourth-highest score by an Indian in Youth ODIs.
Sehwag's 160 puts him alongside Gill and Agarwal in the next position on the list.
From cautious start to a boundary-filled assault
Sehwag began his innings cautiously as India reached 42 without loss in the first 10 overs. However, once settled, he shifted gears and took on the UAE bowling attack, combining boundaries with smart running between the wickets.
His partnership with Vineeth proved crucial in rebuilding and accelerating India's innings after the opening stand. The 193-run second-wicket association gave India the platform to push for a substantial total.
India had entered the contest looking to bounce back after their three-wicket defeat to Pakistan in their previous group match. Despite Arjun Rajput's century, India were bowled out for 208 before Pakistan chased down the target, powered by Hamza Zahoor's match-winning hundred.
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