“Haven’t spoken to my dad”: Aaryavir Sehwag’s revelation on Virender Sehwag after PoTT win in U19 Asia Cup

India U19 Edge Pakistan by One Wicket in Dramatic Asia Cup Final

India’s Under-19 team captured the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 title after completing a remarkable one-wicket victory over Pakistan in a high-scoring final at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman. Chasing a daunting target of 338, India held their nerve in a tense finish, with Mohit Ulva’s unbeaten contribution helping the team cross the line and turn a thrilling contest into a memorable final.

Aaryavir Sehwag, son of former India captain Virender Sehwag, was named Player of the Tournament after an outstanding campaign. The young opener also played a key role in the final, scoring 58 as India made an assertive start to their chase. After the match, he spoke about the team’s belief in the batting conditions, the dressing-room approach to the target and why he had not yet spoken with his father.

Aaryavir Sehwag’s Consistency Earns Tournament Honour

Sehwag finished the competition as its leading run-scorer, collecting 361 runs in five matches. His tournament included three half-centuries and a century, a record of consistency that helped establish him as one of the standout performers of the competition. He also led the tournament’s six-hitting charts, adding power to the reliability of his opening batting.

The total surpassed the previous benchmark of 318 runs set by current India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal in the same tournament. While comparisons with his father are inevitable, Aaryavir’s performances offered their own compelling story: he produced runs across the competition and delivered again when India faced a formidable chase in the final.

Being named Player of the Tournament is a significant milestone for a young cricketer still building his reputation. It also reflects the value of sustained performance across several matches—not just one standout innings. Sehwag’s ability to provide India with starts gave the middle order a platform, even when the final presented a target that demanded sustained aggression and composure.

“There Was Always a Belief” in India’s 338-Run Chase

India’s dressing-room message before the chase was grounded in the conditions. Sehwag said the team believed the pitch was good for batting and that the target could be reached by sticking to familiar methods rather than panicking over the size of the total.

“The discussion was the wicket is very good to bat on and it’s not a huge score,” he said after the match, as quoted by Cricbuzz. “If we just normally bat and play our conventional shots, we’ll get to the score. And there was always a belief that we’ll chase it down.”

That confidence was not simply optimism. Pakistan had posted a large total, but the surface appeared to offer consistent scoring opportunities. India’s approach was to keep wickets in hand, maintain a strong run rate and avoid abandoning their usual game plan. Sehwag said the team had discussed the possibility of scoring more than 100 or even 120 runs in the final 10 overs if the pitch continued to play well.

That strategy required at least one batter to stay at the crease deep into the innings. India captain Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani took on that responsibility, scoring 80 and anchoring the chase through a crucial period. His innings kept India within reach as wickets fell and the pressure intensified.

Mohit Ulva and Manal Chauhan Deliver Under Pressure

With the match still finely balanced late in the chase, India needed contributions from the lower order. Manal Chauhan scored 47, while Mohit Ulva remained unbeaten on 49. Their partnership proved decisive, carrying India through a tense finish and completing a victory that looked increasingly uncertain as the final overs unfolded.

Sehwag praised both players, highlighting the importance of their composure at the end. He said Lakshya had done the hard work by batting deep and described the contributions from Chauhan and Ulva as “absolutely amazing.” Ulva’s unbeaten innings was particularly valuable: in a one-wicket finish, every run mattered, and his ability to stay at the crease gave India the chance to complete the chase.

The result also underlined a defining feature of knockout cricket: a strong top-order start is important, but matches are often decided by players who can respond when the original plan is under pressure. India’s lower-order batters did exactly that, turning a demanding chase into a successful one through persistence and timely scoring.

Pakistan Post 337 After Powerful Top-Order Batting

Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first, setting up a substantial total of 337 for nine in 50 overs. Usman Khan led the charge with a century, while Abdul Qadir added 80 and captain Farhan Yousaf made 63. Their contributions gave Pakistan a strong platform and placed India under considerable pressure before the chase began.

A target of 338 in a final can test a team’s decision-making as much as its batting skill. India had to balance the need to score quickly with the risk of losing wickets, and the match swung between the two sides as the innings progressed. The eventual one-wicket margin reflected how closely the teams were matched and how much the contest depended on execution in the final stages.

Sehwag Yet to Speak With His Father

After receiving the tournament award and helping India win the title, Sehwag was asked whether he had spoken to his father. His answer was brief: “No, sir, haven’t spoken to my dad. I will later.” The moment offered a glimpse of the young batter’s focus immediately after a major final, with the celebrations and family conversations still to come.

For India’s U19 side, the final was a statement of resilience as well as batting depth. Sehwag’s tournament-leading 361 runs, Raichandani’s anchoring 80 and the late contributions from Chauhan and Ulva combined to overcome Pakistan’s imposing total. The result will also fuel fresh prediction and discussion about which players could emerge as future senior-level prospects, though their next challenge will be to keep developing beyond a single tournament.

India’s one-wicket triumph will be remembered for its nerve, the scale of the chase and the young players who stepped forward when the pressure was highest. For Sehwag, the Player of the Tournament award adds a major achievement to an already impressive campaign. For the team, the final delivered a title—and a powerful reminder that belief, patience and contributions throughout the batting order can make even the biggest target achievable.