Aaryavir Sehwag, son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, scored an unbeaten 70 as India Under-19 defeated Nepal by 10 wickets in their opening match of the Under-19 Asia Cup on Friday.
Batting first at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman, Nepal were bowled out for 128 in 42.3 overs. India’s bowling attack was led by Ishan Sood and Arjun Rajput, who claimed three wickets each. Sood finished with figures of 3/18, while Rajput took 3/8.
Darsh Sonar was Nepal’s top scorer with 43 runs off 93 balls, while Aashish Luhar contributed 29.
In reply, India chased down the target comfortably, scoring 129 without losing a wicket in just 19.1 overs.
Aaryavir led the run chase with an unbeaten 70 off 52 deliveries, hitting seven fours and four sixes. Captain Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani also remained unbeaten on 53 off 63 balls, including seven fours.
The opening pair put together an unbroken 129-run partnership to secure a convincing victory with 185 balls to spare.
Ishan Sood was named Player of the Match for his impressive bowling performance.
India will next face Pakistan on Sunday as they continue their campaign in the continental tournament.
