Highlights:
- Aaryavir Sehwag scored 160 off 168 balls against UAE at the U19 Asia Cup in Oman on Tuesday, November 10
- It was his first hundred for India U19, with 17 fours and seven sixes
- India posted 309/7 after losing to Pakistan by three wickets two days earlier
- The 160 ties him with Shubman Gill and Mayank Agarwal on the list of Indian U19 ODI scores
- The IPL 2027 mini-auction is set for December 16 in Goa, but no report says Aaryavir has registered
India needed a lift, and the Sehwag name delivered one. Aaryavir, the elder son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, hammered a maiden India U19 century against the United Arab Emirates at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Muscat, Oman.
What happened against UAE?
It started slowly. Aaryavir took 14 balls to get off the mark, according to Yahoo Sports. He reached his hundred off 131 balls and then shifted gears, finishing on 160 off 168 balls with 17 fours and seven sixes. India closed on 309/7 in their 50 overs, leaving UAE a mountain to climb.
How did India reach this point?
The tournament had been uneven. India opened with a 10-wicket win over Nepal, in which Aaryavir made 72. Then came Sunday's loss to Pakistan at the same venue. Chasing 209, Pakistan got there with three wickets in hand, led by Hamza Zahoor's unbeaten 100. India had been bowled out for 208 despite a century from Arjun Rajput, and Aaryavir managed 22. Pakistan, the defending champions, also beat India by 191 runs in last year's final. Against that backdrop, the UAE game was close to a must-win.
How does 160 rank among Indian U19 scores?
According to Herald Goa, the knock is the joint fifth-highest individual score by an Indian in U19 ODIs. It matches Shubman Gill's 160 against England in 2017 and Mayank Agarwal's 160 against Australia in 2009. Only Ambati Rayudu (177 not out), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (175 and 171) and Raj Bawa (162 not out) sit above it.
Who is Aaryavir Sehwag?
Aaryavir was born on October 18, 2007, which makes him 19. He's a right-handed opener from Delhi, the city his father conquered. Virender Sehwag was raised in Najafgarh and still holds the highest Test score by an Indian, 319. The son first made headlines for Delhi's U19 side with 297 against Meghalaya in the Cooch Behar Trophy. In July 2025, Central Delhi Kings bought him for ₹8 lakh at the Delhi Premier League auction, well above his ₹3 lakh base price.
Can Aaryavir Sehwag play in the IPL?
It's possible, but nothing is confirmed. The IPL 2027 mini-auction is scheduled for December 16 at ITC Grand Goa. According to a BCCI timeline reported by Sportsdigest, player registration opened on November 2 and closes on November 23, franchises submit shortlists by December 1, and the final auction list is out on December 3. No report I found says Aaryavir has registered, and no franchise has been linked to him.
There's no minimum age for the IPL, so age isn't the barrier. The question is fit. This was a 50-over innings against UAE, and the IPL is a T20 league. His franchise T20 experience so far is limited to the Delhi Premier League. Scouts will want to see how he does against stronger attacks, and a lot rides on the rest of this tournament. Delhi Capitals, his father's old franchise as Delhi Daredevils, are the natural storyline, but any link there is speculation until a team makes a move.
What happens next?
India still have group games to play, and with Pakistan already in the table with a win over India, every result counts. Aaryavir's 160 gives India a big total and gives him a strong case for the rest of the tournament. Whether it turns into an IPL contract will be clear by mid-December.
