India U19 beat UAE U19 by 70 runs in the winner-takes-all decider of Group A at the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026, sealing the second semi-final place from the group at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
Aaryavir Sehwag was the hero, scoring a magnificent 160 off 168 balls — his maiden hundred for India U19 — as India posted 309 for seven. The UAE fought hard through Ahmed Khudadad’s 74, but Ishan Sood’s four wickets saw them bowled out for 239 in 49.6 overs. As our India U19 vs UAE U19 match preview explained, this was a straight knockout in everything but name: the winner joined Pakistan in the semi-finals, and the loser went home.
Match Summary
| Match | India U19 vs UAE U19, 11th Match, Group A, ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 |
| Venue | Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 2), Al Amerat, Oman |
| Date | Tuesday, 10 November 2026 |
| Start time | 10:30 AM IST |
| Toss | UAE U19 won the toss and chose to bowl |
| India U19 | 309/7 in 50 overs (Aaryavir Sehwag 160, VK Vineeth 67; Naseem Khan 4/48) |
| UAE U19 | 239 all out in 49.6 overs (Ahmed Khudadad 74, Noorullah Ayobi 39; Ishan Sood 4/37) |
| Result | India U19 won by 70 runs |
| Player of the Match | Aaryavir Sehwag (160 off 168) |
How the Match Was Won: Sehwag’s Maiden Hundred Sets Up the Win
UAE won the toss and chose to bowl first, backing their new-ball attack to exploit the early-morning movement at Al Amerat. For a while, the decision looked sound: India lost captain Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani for 17 and were 62 for one, needing someone to take control.
That someone was Aaryavir Sehwag. The opener, son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, played the innings of his young career. He reached his hundred off 131 balls — his maiden hundred for India U19 — and finished with 160 off 168 deliveries, including 17 fours and seven sixes. The backbone of the innings was his 193-run second-wicket stand with VK Vineeth, who made a fluent 67 off 69 balls. Together they took India from 62 for one to 255 for two, and a total well past 300 looked certain.
Instead, India stumbled at the finish. Once Vineeth fell, five wickets fell for just 44 runs and India slipped to 299 for seven, with only Yashbardhan Chauhan’s brisk 17 off 10 balls offering resistance. Naseem Khan was the pick of the UAE bowlers with four for 48 from 10 overs. Mohit Ulva (7 not out) and Aryan Savsani (2 not out) saw India through to 309 for seven — strong, but about 20 runs short of what it might have been.
The UAE chase never quite got ahead of the asking rate. They were 86 for three, then slumped to 141 for six as the middle order faltered. Ahmed Khudadad kept the fight alive with a battling 74 off 74 balls, and the UAE rallied from 141 for six to 231 for seven. But the recovery came too late: Ishan Sood, who took four for 37 from seven overs, returned to finish the job, and the UAE lost their last three wickets for just eight runs to be bowled out for 239 in 49.6 overs.
Key Performances
- Aaryavir Sehwag (India) — 160 (168): A maiden India U19 hundred, made off 131 balls, with 17 fours and seven sixes. Player of the Match, and the innings that won the game.
- VK Vineeth (India) — 67 (69): The perfect partner for Sehwag, adding 193 runs for the second wicket at better than a run a ball.
- Ahmed Khudadad (UAE) — 74 (74): The UAE’s top scorer, who kept the chase alive almost single-handedly.
- Ishan Sood (India) — 4/37: India’s best bowler, striking at key moments and finishing the UAE innings in the closing overs.
- Naseem Khan (UAE) — 4/48: The pick of the UAE attack, who triggered India’s late collapse with four wickets in 10 overs.
- Noorullah Ayobi (UAE) — 39 (25) and 1/59: A rapid 39 off 25 balls with four sixes, and a wicket with the ball, in a fine all-round effort.
What It Means for Group A
The win takes India through to the semi-finals as the second team from Group A, behind Pakistan, who finished top of the group. India end the group stage with four points from three matches — two wins and one defeat. The UAE, who beat Nepal earlier in the group — see our UAE vs Nepal U19 preview for how that game unfolded — finish third with two points and go home despite a spirited campaign.
India’s semi-final is against Afghanistan on Thursday, 12 November 2026, while Pakistan face Bangladesh in the other semi-final the same day. The final is on Saturday, 14 November. India will go into the semi-final with real momentum: Sehwag is in the form of his life, the bowling attack shared the wickets around today, and the team has now won a genuine knockout game under pressure. India will remember, though, that their one defeat in this tournament came against Pakistan — read our India U19 vs Pakistan U19 recap of that three-wicket loss — and the lessons from that game, above all closing out an innings with the bat, still need attention.
FAQs
Who won India U19 vs UAE U19 in the U19 Asia Cup 2026?
India U19 won by 70 runs at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman on Tuesday, 10 November 2026 — India 309 for seven, UAE 239 all out in 49.6 overs.
Who was the Player of the Match?
Aaryavir Sehwag, for his 160 off 168 balls — his maiden hundred for India U19, with 17 fours and seven sixes.
What were the scores in the match?
India U19 made 309 for seven in 50 overs (Sehwag 160, VK Vineeth 67). UAE U19 replied with 239 all out in 49.6 overs (Ahmed Khudadad 74).
Who do India play in the semi-final?
India face Afghanistan in the second semi-final on Thursday, 12 November 2026. Pakistan play Bangladesh in the first semi-final the same day; the final is on Saturday, 14 November.
Where was the match played?
At the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 2) in Al Amerat, Oman. The UAE won the toss and chose to bowl first.
This was the game India had to win, and they won it with room to spare. Aaryavir Sehwag’s maiden India U19 hundred was the defining innings of the match, VK Vineeth gave him the perfect support, and Ishan Sood’s four wickets made sure the UAE’s late rally never became a real threat.
For India, the reward is a semi-final against Afghanistan on Thursday, and a genuine shot at the title. For the UAE, it is the end of the road, but they leave with their heads held high after pushing one of the tournament favourites all the way in a winner-takes-all game.
For the full live scorecard and ball-by-ball details, see the match on Cricbuzz: https://www.cricbuzz.com/live-cricket-scorecard/175690/indu19-vs-uaeu19-11th-match-group-a-acc-mens-u19-asia-cup-2026
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