India U-19 Routs Nepal by 10 Wickets
Aaryavir Sehwag's unbeaten 70 on U-19 Asia Cup debut anchored India's win in Oman.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Youth
India U-19 defeated Nepal U-19 by 10 wickets in a Group A match at Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman. Aaryavir Sehwag remained unbeaten on 70 runs off 52 deliveries in his U-19 Asia Cup debut.
Why it matters
The result gives India a strong start in Group A of the U-19 Asia Cup. Sehwag's innings marked his maiden one-day fifty in the U-19 format, and he is the son of former India opener Virender Sehwag.
The match scorecard shows India U-19 chased 129 runs and finished with 30.5 overs remaining, while Aaryavir Sehwag's innings included seven fours and four sixes. Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani also remained unbeaten on a half-century alongside him.
The players
Aaryavir Sehwag
Aaryavir Sehwag is an India U-19 opening batter and the son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, who made his U-19 Asia Cup debut in this match.
Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani
Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani is an India U-19 opening batter who scored an unbeaten half-century in the chase against Nepal.
The details
Aaryavir Sehwag and Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani opened the batting in the chase and both finished unbeaten half-centuries. The match was played at Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman as part of Group A of the U-19 Asia Cup.
Timeline
Friday: India U-19 beat Nepal U-19 by 10 wickets in the Group A match.
Season Trajectory
Aaryavir Sehwag's unbeaten 70 on debut follows in the footsteps of his father Virender Sehwag, the former India opener who built his reputation at the top of the order. The early result gives India U-19 an early foothold in Group A of the Asia Cup.
India U-19 now has a strong early result in Group A, which shapes its path through the group stage of the tournament. Fantasy and fan tracking of the India U-19 squad can follow Aaryavir Sehwag and Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani, who both scored unbeaten half-centuries.
The takeaway
Strong opening performances from young players like Aaryavir Sehwag can set the tone for a team's campaign early in a tournament. Following U-19 cricket gives fans a look at the next generation of international talent.
Further reading
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