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Sehwag's 160, Ishan Sood's four-fer power India U-19 into Asia Cup semifinals

Al Amerat, Nov 10 (UNI) Aaryavir Sehwag smashed a magnificent 160 before Ishan Sood claimed four wickets as India U-19 defeated the United Arab Emirates by 70 runs to seal a place in the semifinals of the ACC Men's U-19 Asia Cup here on Tuesday.
India, who needed a victory to secure their last-four berth, delivered a comprehensive performance and will now face Afghanistan in the semifinals.
Batting first after UAE elected to field, India piled up 309 for seven in their allotted 50 overs, riding on Sehwag's marathon innings and a valuable contribution from VK Vineeth, who scored 67.
In reply, UAE managed 239 for nine in 50 overs, with Ahmed Khudadad top-scoring with 74. However, the target proved beyond their reach as India's bowlers maintained control despite a late partnership that briefly revived the chase.
Sehwag anchored the Indian innings with 160 off 168 deliveries, smashing 17 fours and seven sixes at a strike rate of 95.24. He shared a crucial 193-run second-wicket partnership with Vineeth, who struck three fours and three sixes during his 69-ball knock.
The partnership took India from 62 for one to 255 for two, laying the foundation for the highest total of the tournament.
Sehwag reached his half-century in the 18th over and completed his century in the 34th before accelerating with a series of boundaries and sixes. He also survived a couple of reprieves, including a dropped return catch off Zainullah Rehmani and a missed opportunity behind the stumps off Noorullah Ayobi.
His impressive innings eventually ended in the 45th over when Naseem Khan had him caught by Uddish Suri at mid-wicket.
Vineeth raised his half-century with a six off Naseem before falling to the same bowler for 67. Naseem finished with four for 48, while Hadayatullah Khan, Noorullah Ayobi and UAE captain Ayaan Misbah claimed a wicket each.
India lost a few wickets towards the end, with Arjun Rajput (4), Anvay Dravid (12) and Manal Chauhan (1) departing in quick succession. Yashbardhan Chauhan contributed a brisk 17 off 10 balls, while Mohit Ulva remained unbeaten on seven off two deliveries, including a six off the final ball.
Chasing 310, UAE lost Zainullah Rehmani early, with Mohit Ulva providing the breakthrough. Captain Ayaan Misbah made 27 off 53 balls before being bowled by Kavya Patel, leaving UAE at 61 for two.
Yayin Rai contributed 29 off 44 deliveries before falling to Yashbardhan Chauhan, while Ahmed Khudadad attempted to revive the chase with a fighting 74 off 74 balls, including six fours and three sixes.
Khudadad shared a crucial 90-run seventh-wicket partnership with Noorullah Ayobi, who provided late aggression with 39 off just 25 balls, including four sixes. The pair briefly raised UAE's hopes, but Ishan Sood broke the stand by dismissing Ayobi in the 48th over.
Sood subsequently removed Khudadad, Muhammad Saad and Hadayatullah Khan to finish with impressive figures of four for 37 from seven overs.
Apart from Sood, Mohit Ulva, Manal Chauhan, Kavya Patel, Yashbardhan Chauhan, Aryan Savsani and Arjun Rajput claimed one wicket each.
UAE eventually finished at 239 for nine in their 50 overs, handing India a 70-run victory and confirming their semi-final qualification, where they will meet Afghanistan.
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