India U-19 vs UAE U-19 cricket standings
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The gist
Aaryavir Sehwag hit 160 off 168 balls as India U-19 made 309/7 against UAE in Oman.
The Group A winner joins Pakistan in the semi-finals of the U-19 Asia Cup.
Background
Aaryavir Sehwag is an India U-19 opening batter and the son of former India opener Virender Sehwag. The match is India's final Group A game at the ACC Men's Under-19 Asia Cup 2026, a 50-over tournament in Oman running November 5-14 with eight teams, where the top two in each group reach the semi-finals. India opened with a 10-wicket win over Nepal but lost to Pakistan by three wickets, while UAE lost to Pakistan before beating Nepal by seven wickets, leaving this match to decide who takes the second semi-final spot alongside Pakistan.
How it unfolded
- Nov 5, 2026The ACC Men's U-19 Asia Cup 2026, a 50-over tournament with eight teams, begins in Oman and runs to November 14.
- Nov 6, 2026India beat Nepal by 10 wickets, and Pakistan beat UAE by nine wickets in Group A.
- Nov 8, 2026India lost to Pakistan by three wickets in Group A.
- Nov 10, 2026In their final Group A match at Al Amerat, Oman, India reached 309/7 in 50 overs, with Aaryavir Sehwag making 160 off 168 balls before being caught off medium pacer Naseem Khan.
Key terms
- U-19
- An age-group category in cricket for national teams of players under 19 years old, competing in an ICC world tournament.
- Group A
- A preliminary round or series of matches that determines which players advance to the main tournament.
Source: Wikipedia
Who’s saying what
- Official
- BCCI's official X account posted that India U19 were going along nicely at 128/1 after 29 overs, with Sehwag and VK Vineeth in the middle.
- Analysts
- The Indian Express sports desk described Sehwag as living up to the name of his legendary father, Virender Sehwag, as a swashbuckling opener.
- Caution
- NDTV Profit reported that India need a win against UAE to strengthen their chances of reaching the semi-finals after losing to Pakistan.
- Support
- Outlook India reported that the winner of the India-UAE Group A decider secures a semi-final spot alongside Pakistan.