India’s young opener Aaryavir Sehwag continued his impressive run in the U19 Asia Cup 2026 by scoring a fighting half-century against Pakistan in the final at Muscat on November 14. The 15-year-old smashed 58 runs off 61 deliveries, including nine boundaries, giving India a solid start while chasing a challenging target of 338 runs.
Sehwag also grabbed attention with his celebration after reaching the fifty-run mark. The youngster placed his bat down and let it do the talking, recreating Virat Kohli’s iconic celebration after scoring his 25th Test century against Australia in Perth on December 16, 2018. The gesture quickly became one of the talking points of the high-pressure final.
The right-handed batter showed considerable determination during his innings, particularly after being struck on the forearm by an inswinging delivery from Pakistan pacer Ali Raza early in his stay at the crease. Despite the blow, Sehwag continued batting and made a valuable contribution to India’s run chase.
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His innings eventually came to an end against spinner Niqab Shafiq. Sehwag attempted a lofted shot but failed to get the desired connection, allowing Usman Khan to complete the catch at long-off.
Aryavir Sehwag Celebrated His FIFTY in His Idol Virat Kohli’s Style 💀🔥
In the U19 Asia Cup Final against Pakistan, while chasing a big target, he smashed a responsible FIFTY to release the pressure and keep his team in the hunt. ❤️
– Sehwag’s son, but follows Virat Kohli’s footsteps! 😍
— Mukku (@Cric_Mukku) November 14, 2026
Before his dismissal, Sehwag had shared an important 95-run opening partnership with India captain Lakshya Raichandani. The stand provided India with a strong foundation and helped the team avoid losing early wickets while pursuing the sizeable target set by Pakistan.
Sehwag’s performance in the final was another example of his remarkable consistency throughout the U19 Asia Cup 2026. He entered the title clash as one of the tournament’s leading run-scorers, having accumulated 303 runs in four matches at an outstanding average of 101.
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His tournament tally included a century and two half-centuries before the final. The 15-year-old had registered scores of 160, an unbeaten 70 and 51 in his previous appearances, establishing himself as India’s most consistent batter in the competition.
With his 58-run knock against Pakistan, Sehwag registered his fourth score of 50 or more in the tournament. Although he could not convert his start into a bigger innings, his contribution at the top of the order gave India valuable momentum in the U19 Asia Cup final and further highlighted his potential as a promising young batter.
