Jr Sehwag and Lakshya shine as India win

Al Amerat (Oman) Aaryavir Sehwag and Lakshya Raichandani hit strokeful half-centuries as an all-round India trounced Nepal by 10 wickets in its opener in the U-19 Asia Cup one-day tournament in Al Amerat on Friday (November 7, 2026). After Ishan Sood (three for 18) and Arjun Rajput (three for eight) helped India skittle Nepal out for 128, Aaryavir (70 not out, 52b, 7x4, 4x6) and Lakshya (53 not out, 63b, 7x4) knocked off the target with utmost ease.

India coasted to 129 for no loss in just 19.1 overs to win with 185 balls remaining and begin its campaign in style. Asked to bat, Nepal slipped to 51 for four at one stage.

The scores: Nepal U-19 128 in 42.3 overs (Darsh Sonar 43, Ishan Sood 3/18, Arjun Rajput 3/8) lost to India U-19 129/0 in 19.1 overs (Lakshya 53 n.o, Aaryavir 70 n.o.). Toss: India U-19; PoM: Ishan.