India opened their U-19 Asia Cup 2026 campaign with a commanding 10-wicket victory over Nepal in Oman. Aaryavir Sehwag smashed an unbeaten 70, while captain Lakshya Raichandani scored 53 not out. Earlier, Ishan Sood and Arjun Rajput claimed three wickets each, restricting Nepal to 128. India chased the target in 19.1 overs, with Pakistan awaiting Sunday.

Al Amerat (Oman), Nov 6: Aaryavir Sehwag and Lakshya Raichandani hit strokeful half-centuries as an all-round India trounced Nepal by 10 wickets in their tournament opener of the U-19 Asia Cup one-day cricket tournament here on Friday.

After Ishan Sood (3/18) and Arjun Rajput (3/8) helped India skittle Nepal out for a mere 128, Sehwag (70 not out), who is the son of legendary India player Virender Sehwag, and Raichandani (53 not out) knocked off the below-par total with utmost ease.

India scored 129 for no loss in a mere 19.1 overs to win with 185 balls to spare and begin their campaign in style.

Nepal Struggle Against Indian Bowlers

Put in to bat first, Nepal slipped to 51 for four at one stage and despite Darsh Sonar's watchful 43 (93 balls; 1 four, 1 six) and Aashish Luthar's 29, they were bundled out for 128 in 42.3 overs.