Sehwag's quickfire fifty, Ishan Sood's three-wicket haul power India U-19 to big win over Nepal in Under-19 Asia Cup opener
Aaryavir Sehwag and Lakshya Raichandani remained unbeaten as India chased down the target of 129 in just 19.1 overs, with 30.5 overs to spare. Sehwag scored 70 off 52 balls, hitting seven fours and four sixes, while Raichandani made 53 off 63 balls, including seven boundaries.
India's Under-19 team started their Under-19 Asia Cup journey with a resounding 10-wicket victory over Nepal's Under-19 side on Friday. Fast bowler Ishan Sood played a pivotal role, claiming three crucial wickets with the new ball, setting the stage for a comfortable chase by the Indian openers. Aaryavir Sehwag and Lakshya Raichandani put on a steadying partnership, scoring 70 and 53 respectively, as India chased down the target of 129 in just 19.1 overs, leaving a substantial 30.5 overs to spare.
Sood's early impact was significant, dismissing opener Prashiddha Jaishi, batter Suryanshu Koirala, and Nischal Kshetri, leaving Nepal struggling at 27/3 in the ninth over. Despite a brief resistance from Darsh Sonal and Aashish Luhar, who put on a 43-run partnership for the fifth wicket, Yashveer Goud's sharp bowling broke their resistance.
Sood's impressive figures of 3/18 and Arjun Rajput's three wickets helped India secure a comfortable win. Nepal's highest scorer was Darsh Sonal with 43, followed by Aashish Luhar. The Indian team will next take on Pakistan Under-19 in their second match of the tournament on Sunday.
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- Sehwag's fifty, Ishan's three-for power India to 10-wicket win in Under-19 Asia Cup timesofindia.indiatimes.com
