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Aaryavir Sehwag, the 18-year-old son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, struck 173 off 143 balls for Delhi U19 against Chandigarh U19 in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy Elite on October 16, 2026, at the Dr P.V.G. Raju ACA Sports Complex in Vizianagaram. The knock contained 19 fours and 8 sixes, with 124 of his 173 runs coming through boundaries.
Aaryavir captains the Delhi U19 side in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy 2026-27, which commenced on October 8. He opened the batting and put on 98 runs in 13.2 overs alongside Arnav Bugga before the partnership was broken. Aaryavir continued to anchor the innings until the 46th over, when Sreshth Duggal dismissed him. Delhi U19 closed their 50 overs on 289/6, with Aaryavir's knock accounting for the bulk of that total.
How has Aaryavir Sehwag performed ahead of this innings?
Aaryavir had already represented India U19 before this match, appearing in a three-game youth one-day series in which he accumulated 109 runs at a best of 47. That national age-group exposure set the stage for his captaincy role with Delhi in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy 2026-27.
"I am very proud of Aaryavir Sehwag. I gave him advice that, you know, pressure is there but go out there and play freely. Express yourself, don't worry that you have to score big runs. If you express yourself, the big runs will automatically come. But if you think about big runs, then I don't think the big runs will come," Virender Sehwag was quoted as saying by NDTV Sports.
Despite Aaryavir's commanding innings, Delhi U19 remain in last position in Group E of the Vinoo Mankad Trophy 2026-27. The side will need consistent contributions across the batting and bowling units to climb the standings before the group stage concludes.
This edition of the tournament has also featured strong performances from other young cricketers with celebrated cricketing lineage. Anvay Dravid, son of former India captain Rahul Dravid, has contributed a century and a rapid 85 off 41 balls for Karnataka U19 in the same competition, reflecting the overall quality on display across the tournament this season.
