Aaryavir Sehwag, son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, impressed with a fighting half-century in the U19 Asia Cup 2026 final against Pakistan. The right-handed batter scored 58 off 61 balls, smashing nine fours despite suffering a painful blow below his elbow while facing a fast bowler. Showing great determination, he continued his innings and reached another important milestone in his young career.
Meanwhile, Pakistan produced a strong batting performance to post 337/9 in their 50 overs. Opener Usman Khan led the charge with a brilliant 107 off 106 deliveries, while Abdul Qadir played an aggressive knock of 80 off just 54 balls.
The duo shared a crucial 135-run partnership, putting Pakistan in complete control during the middle overs. Captain Farhan Yousaf further strengthened the innings with a valuable 60 off 63 balls, helping Pakistan cross the 300-run mark.
For India, Kavya Patel was the standout bowler, picking up four wickets for 68 runs, while C Venkata claimed three wickets for 40 runs.
Aaryavir's fighting half-century stood out amid Pakistan's dominant batting display. Despite the pressure of a major final and physical discomfort, the young batter showed impressive composure and determination on the big stage.