India U19 secured a commanding 70-run win over UAE U19 in the group stage match of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 campaign on Tuesday, November 10.
Delving into the details of the game, India U19 batted first and posted a whopping total of 309/7 in 50 overs. Aaryavir Sehwag was the top-scorer, amassing 160 runs off 168 deliveries, including 17 fours and seven sixes.
In the chase, UAE U19 got bundled out for 239 runs in 50 overs, losing the game by 70 runs. Ahmed Khudadad (74) was the top scorer. Ishan Sood scalped a four-wicket haul for India U19.
With this victory, India made it to the semi-finals of the campaign against Afghanistan U19. On the other hand, Pakistan U19 will take on Bangladesh U19 in the first semi-final.
On that note, let’s take a look at who said what after IND U19 vs UAE U19 game.
Ayaan Misbah, UAE U19 captain:
We dropped a few catches. Was a good bowling effort from us. Definitely he (Ayobi) deserved to start, but he was playing at his role in the right position. I think we just lacked intent in the middle, a few guys taking it easy. I think that was our issue. I think Noorullah is in the perfect place he is right now. He’s performing there, and I don’t think we need him anywhere else. Compared to last year, the batting side has improved. We are playing the full fifty overs. We are competing with the Test sides like India and Pakistan which I’m really happy about, and that gives a lot of confidence for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers coming in for us.”
Aryavir Sehwag, India U19 opener:
Feels amazing. The wicket was turning a little. I started off and decided to play long and bat for 40 odd overs. There were challenges on the wicket. I didn’t get bothered about the dot balls. I knew I will catch up. And I wanted to make a big score. I had promised someone to make a big score today and thankfully I made it. And that person is my dad (FYI – Virender Sehwag). I told my dad I will get a big hundred. I have a legacy to live up to as he only likes big hundreds.
Lakshya Raichandani, India U19 captain:
We batted well. It was an above-par score on this wicket. There was some resistance later on from the spinners, so it was good. The wicket was good but it was dry. Ther was no moisture. Just keep hitting the right lengths and keep the pressure. Ishan is bowling really well and executing the plans. Yeah, it was a good partnership, which set us in the game and it was a really good knock from VK, really complementing the Aryavir innings, and overall good performance in batting.
