Watch: Aaryavir Sehwag smashes unbeaten 70 as India beat Nepal by 10 wickets in U-19 Asia Cup 2026

Aaryavir Sehwag scored an unbeaten 70, while captain Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani remained not out on 53 as India U-19 defeated Nepal U-19 by 10 wickets in the U-19 Asia Cup 2026. India chased down the target of 129 in just 19.1 overs to begin their campaign with a convincing win.

Chasing a modest target, Aaryavir and Raichandani put together a strong partnership and guided India to victory without losing a wicket. Earlier, fast bowler Ishan Sood took three wickets with the new ball to restrict Nepal to 128 in 42.3 overs.

Aaryavir's innings has also drawn attention because of his batting approach, which reminded fans of his father and former India opener Virender Sehwag. Like his father, Aaryavir showed an attacking approach and played his shots with confidence. His unbeaten 70 was one of the highlights of India's impressive victory. 

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India beat Nepal by 10 wickets in U-19 Asia Cup 2026: Match summary

India defeated Nepal by 10 wickets in their opening match of the U-19 Asia Cup 2026. After Ishan Sood (3/18) and Arjun Rajput (3/8) helped bowl Nepal out for 128 in 42.3 overs, Aaryavir Sehwag (70*) and captain Lakshya Raichandani (53*) guided India to 129 without losing a wicket. India reached the target in just 19.1 overs, winning the match with 185 balls to spare.

Nepal, who were put in to bat first, struggled against India's bowling attack and lost four wickets for 51 runs. Darsh Sonar scored 43 off 93 balls, while Aashish Luhar added 29 runs to help Nepal cross the 100-run mark. However, the Indian bowlers kept taking wickets and restricted Nepal to 128. Ishan Sood led the attack with three wickets for 18 runs in 10 overs, including four maiden overs.

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Left-arm spinner Arjun Rajput also picked up three wickets for just eight runs, while Yashveer Goud claimed two wickets. During the chase, Aaryavir Sehwag and Raichandani dominated the Nepal bowlers and completed the target in 19.1 overs. Sehwag, son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, remained unbeaten on 70, while Raichandani scored an unbeaten 53 to give India a convincing start to their U-19 Asia Cup campaign.

Aaryavir Sehwag’s unbeaten 70: Balls faced, boundaries and key moments

India began their run chase with confidence, with captain Lakshya Raichandani taking the early initiative. However, Aaryavir Sehwag soon took charge and played an attacking innings. He scored an unbeaten 70 off 52 balls, hitting seven fours and four sixes to help India reach the target comfortably.

Aaryavir and Raichandani played the first few overs carefully before increasing the scoring rate. Aaryavir, the son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, attacked the Nepal spinners and often stepped out of his crease to hit the ball down the ground. He also reached his half-century in just 34 balls.

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While Aaryavir continued to attack, Raichandani focused on rotating the strike and supporting his partner. The India U-19 captain also played a valuable innings, scoring an unbeaten 53 off 63 balls with seven fours. He completed his half-century off 59 balls as the pair guided India to a 10-wicket victory.

What’s next for India U-19: Pakistan clash on November 8 and points table

India U-19 will face arch-rivals Pakistan in their next Group A match on November 8. The match will be an important test for the Indian team as they look to continue their winning run in the U-19 Asia Cup 2026.

India's convincing 10-wicket victory over Nepal, completed with 185 balls to spare, helped them move to the top of the Group A points table. The team earned two points from the win and recorded an impressive net run rate of +4.170.

India will now look to carry this momentum into their match against Pakistan on Sunday. The upcoming clash is expected to be an important contest in the race for a place in the next stage of the tournament.

Brief scores: Nepal U-19 128 in 42.3 overs (Darsh Sonar 43; Ishan Sood 3/18, Arjun Rajput 3/8) lost to India U-19 129/0 in 19.1 overs (Lakshya Raichandani 53 not out, Aaryavir Sehwag 70 not out) by 10 wickets.