Aryavir Sehwag Recalls Thrilling U19 Asia Cup Victory Against Pakistan

New Delhi, November 15 (Daily Kiran) : Aryavir Sehwag, the opening batsman for India’s Under-19 team, reminisced about the exhilarating moments of their Asia Cup final victory against Pakistan. He recounted how the opposing fans chanted “Sehwag! Sehwag!” during the tense match. As the game reached its final ball, Aryavir found himself praying for a miracle.

In a nail-biting finish, Mohit Ulwa hit a stunning boundary on the last ball, securing a one-wicket win for India. The 18-year-old Aryavir shared his experience during an emotional video call with his father, former Indian opener Virender Sehwag, which was later posted on Virender’s Instagram. Aryavir, named ‘Player of the Tournament’ for his outstanding performance, noted that India was close to defeat but made a remarkable comeback.

During the call, Aryavir told his father, “I sat on the sidelines for an hour chanting ‘Sita Ram, Sita Ram, Sita Ram,’ hoping for a miracle. Our players executed great shots, taking the match to the final over. We needed three runs on the last ball, with Ulwa on strike. I thought, ‘I wish he hits a four or a six’—and he did just that. We all erupted in joy. When I got injured, the physio came to check on me twice. The stands were filled with Pakistani fans, and they were all cheering ‘Sehwag-Sehwag,’ supporting us as well. It was so much fun.”

Chasing a daunting target of 338 runs set by Pakistan, India scored 339 runs for the loss of nine wickets in 50 overs, clinching the Under-19 Asia Cup title for a record ninth time. Aryavir played a crucial role in this victory, scoring 58 runs off 61 balls, and forming a 95-run partnership for the first wicket with captain Lakshya Raichandani, who scored 80. His contributions extended beyond the final, amassing 361 runs at an average of 90.25 over five innings, including a century and three half-centuries. His most notable performance was a spectacular 160-run innings against the UAE, followed by a 51-run knock in the semi-final against Afghanistan.

Virender Sehwag shared a heartfelt message celebrating this moment. He not only acknowledged his son’s achievement but also expressed the emotions tied to their victory. Along with the video, he wrote, “From becoming ‘Player of the Tournament’ to recalling those thrilling moments in the final, this conversation with my son Aryavir Sehwag is very special. Some moments are bigger than awards, runs, and trophies. These are memories a father will always cherish. Stay grounded and reach for the skies with your hard work and talent.”