India opener Aaryavir Sehwag was named Player of the Tournament at the Under-19 Asia Cup 2026, a title he earned on the back of a remarkable run of form. The son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, he finished as the tournament's highest run-scorer with 361 runs in five matches at an average of 90.25, including one hundred and three fifties, and also hit the most sixes, with 16.
His innings built steadily through the competition. He opened with an unbeaten 70 against Nepal, then made a career-best 160 against UAE, followed by a 51 against Afghanistan in the semifinal. In the final against Pakistan, he played through a bruised right hand to score a 61-ball 58, setting the tone for India's chase of 338.S2
India edged Pakistan by one wicket, with Mohit Ulva hitting a last-ball four to win the match and lift the Under-19 Asia Cup for a record-extending ninth time. Sportstar noted that Aaryavir is carving out his own identity while carrying one of Indian cricket's most famous surnames.S1S2
