Aaryavir Sehwag is the 19-year-old opening batter carrying one of the most famous surnames in Indian cricket into the next generation. The son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, he announced himself with 297 in the Cooch Behar Trophy, captained Delhi Under-19, and then made his name on the international stage with a maiden India Under-19 hundred — 160 against UAE Under-19 — that carried India into the semi-finals of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026. This profile covers his age, batting, domestic record and his U19 Asia Cup 2026 performances.
Who Is Aaryavir Sehwag?
Aaryavir Sehwag is a right-handed opening batter from Delhi who also bowls right-arm leg-spin. He plays age-group cricket for Delhi and for India Under-19. His father is Virender Sehwag, the former India opener known for his attacking batting and for India’s highest Test score of 319.
| Detail | Fact |
|---|---|
| Full name | Aaryavir Sehwag (also spelt Aryavir in some reports) |
| Date of birth | October 2007 (exact day disputed — see below) |
| Age | 19 years old (as of November 2026) |
| Batting style | Right-hand bat |
| Bowling style | Right-arm leg-spin |
| Role | Opening batter |
| Domestic team | Delhi |
| Father | Virender Sehwag |
One detail needs care: sources disagree on his exact date of birth. ESPNcricinfo and KhelNow give 19 October 2007, while CricTracker and NDTV give 18 October 2007. No BCCI source was found to settle it, so this profile gives only the month and year. He turned 19 in October 2026 either way.
The 297 in the Cooch Behar Trophy
Sehwag’s first big headline came in November 2024, when he scored 297 for Delhi against Meghalaya in the Cooch Behar Trophy — three runs short of a triple century. He made his 297 off 309 balls, with 51 fours and three sixes, before being dismissed by Rudra Singh Rathore. Delhi declared on 623 for 5 in reply to Meghalaya’s 260.
The innings went viral for a family reason. Virender Sehwag posted that his son had “missed a Ferrari by 23 runs” — 23 short of his own highest Test score of 319. It was the knock that first made the wider cricket world take notice of the younger Sehwag.
Delhi Under-19 Captain
In October 2026, Sehwag was named captain of Delhi Under-19 for the 2026-27 Vinoo Mankad Trophy, which began on 8 October 2026. As captain, he scored 173 off 143 balls against Chandigarh Under-19 on 16 October 2026, hitting 19 fours and eight sixes. Delhi finished bottom of their group, but the innings confirmed his standing as one of the leading batters of his age group in India.
India Under-19 Debut Against Australia
Sehwag made his India Under-19 debut in the youth ODI series against Australia Under-19 in Rajkot in September 2026. He played all three matches — 28 on 18 September, 47 on 21 September and 34 on 23 September — for a series total of 109 runs at a strike rate of 103.80, as India won the series 3-0. The 109 is often quoted as a single innings by mistake; it was his total across the three games, with 47 his highest score.
U19 Asia Cup 2026: 70*, 22 and 160
At the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 in Oman, Sehwag was India’s opener in all three Group A matches, under captain Lakshya Raichandani.
| Match | Date | Sehwag’s score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| India U19 vs Nepal U19 | 6 November 2026 | 70 not out off 52 balls | India won by 10 wickets |
| India U19 vs Pakistan U19 | 8 November 2026 | 22 off 40 balls | Pakistan won by 3 wickets |
| India U19 vs UAE U19 | 10 November 2026 | 160 off 168 balls | India won by 70 runs |
The Nepal match was a comfortable win: Nepal made 128, and Sehwag’s unbeaten 70, with Lakshya Raichandani’s 53 not out, took India home without losing a wicket. Against Pakistan he made only 22 as India were bowled out for 208 and Pakistan chased it down with 11 balls to spare.
The UAE match was the innings of his young career. Chasing a semi-final place in a winner-takes-all decider, Sehwag reached his hundred off 131 balls and finished with 160 off 168 deliveries, including 17 fours and seven sixes. His 193-run second-wicket stand with VK Vineeth, who made 67, set up India’s 309 for 7. The UAE were bowled out for 239, India won by 70 runs, and Sehwag was named Player of the Match for his maiden hundred for India Under-19. His tournament total after the group stage was 252 runs in three matches.
One technical note: because the UAE are an Associate side, the match does not carry official Youth ODI status, so the 160 sits outside the official Youth ODI record books even though it was his maiden India Under-19 hundred.
IPL and Delhi Premier League
As of 10 November 2026, no IPL franchise has signed or retained Aaryavir Sehwag, and no report links him to an IPL team. He has played in the Delhi Premier League instead: Central Delhi Kings bought him for ₹8 lakh at the DPL 2025 auction, and he played for West Delhi Lions in DPL 2026. The IPL 2027 mini-auction is on 16 December 2026 in Goa, so his name will be watched when the auction lists are published.
What Is Next for Aaryavir Sehwag?
India finished second in Group A and face Afghanistan in the semi-final of the U19 Asia Cup on Thursday, 12 November 2026. A strong semi-final would cap a breakthrough tournament for a batter who began it as a famous surname and is ending the group stage as India’s leading run-scorer. Beyond Oman, the next steps are the domestic season with Delhi and, eventually, a first-class debut — the stage where famous surnames stop mattering and runs do all the talking.
Frequently Asked Questions About Aaryavir Sehwag
How old is Aaryavir Sehwag?
Aaryavir Sehwag is 19 years old. He was born in October 2007 — sources disagree on whether the day is 18 or 19 October, so only the month and year are given here.
Who is Aaryavir Sehwag’s father?
His father is Virender Sehwag, the former India opening batter who played international cricket from 1999 to 2013 and holds India’s highest Test score of 319.
What is Aaryavir Sehwag’s highest score?
His highest score in age-group cricket is 297 for Delhi against Meghalaya in the Cooch Behar Trophy in November 2024. His highest score for India Under-19 is 160 against UAE Under-19 at the U19 Asia Cup on 10 November 2026.
How many runs did Aaryavir Sehwag score in the U19 Asia Cup 2026 group stage?
He scored 252 runs in three matches: 70 not out against Nepal, 22 against Pakistan and 160 against the UAE. He was Player of the Match against the UAE.
Has Aaryavir Sehwag played in the IPL?
No. As of 10 November 2026, no IPL franchise has signed him. He has played in the Delhi Premier League for Central Delhi Kings and West Delhi Lions.
Conclusion
Aaryavir Sehwag’s story so far is a quick rise: a 297 in the Cooch Behar Trophy, the Delhi Under-19 captaincy, an India Under-19 debut series win over Australia, and now a match-winning 160 that took India into the U19 Asia Cup semi-finals. The surname will always follow him, but the runs are now his own. The semi-final against Afghanistan on 12 November is his next chance to add to them.
Source: Aaryavir Sehwag on ESPNcricinfo: https://www.cricinfo.com/cricketers/aaryavir-sehwag-1552644
