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Aaryavir Sehwag joins Gill, Agarwal in elite list with stunning 160 against UAE

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

In short

Facing the United Arab Emirates in the ACC U19 Asia Cup, the opener dominated the bowling attack by compiling a massive 193-run partnership for the second wicket with VK Vineeth. The marathon stay eventually concluded in the 45th over after an aggressive knock featuring 17 boundaries and seven maximums. This commanding display successfully restored India's tournament momentum after they were previously bowled out for 208 against Pakistan.

Key points

  • The 160-run total matches historic knocks by Shubman Gill and Mayank Agarwal for the join…: The 160-run total matches historic knocks by Shubman Gill and Mayank Agarwal for the joint fifth-highest Youth ODI score by an Indian.
  • Ambati Rayudu continues to hold the national Youth ODI record with his unbeaten 177-run p…: Ambati Rayudu continues to hold the national Youth ODI record with his unbeaten 177-run performance achieved in 2002.
  • The dominant batting display successfully revitalized India's campaign following their pr…: The dominant batting display successfully revitalized India's campaign following their previous three-wicket group match defeat against Pakistan.

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NEW DELHI: Aaryavir Sehwag produced a sensational innings of 160 to join India captain

Shubman Gill and

Mayank Agarwal in an elite list of Indian batters during the ACC U19 Asia Cup clash against the United Arab Emirates at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman on Tuesday.

The right-hander struck 17 fours and seven sixes in his 168-ball knock, registering the joint fifth-highest individual score by an Indian batter in Youth ODIs. His effort also matched the 160s scored by Gill and Agarwal at the Under-19 level.

Gill had scored 160 against England at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium in 2017, while Agarwal reached the same score against Australia in Hobart in 2009.

Sehwag, son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, also shared a massive 193-run partnership for the second wicket with VK Vineeth, putting India in a commanding position after UAE won the toss and elected to field.

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