Aryveer Sehwag hits 173 runs for Delhi Under-19 in Vinoo Mankad Trophy

Match Innings

Aryveer Sehwag scored 173 runs from 143 balls for Delhi Under-19 against Chandigarh in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy. His captain's knock included 19 fours and 8 sixes at a strike rate of 121. Delhi finished their 50 overs at 289 for 6.

Partnerships

Aryveer and opening partner Arnav Bugga added 98 runs for the first wicket before Bugga fell for 47 runs. Aryveer later added 48 runs with wicketkeeper Abhiraj Singh for the third wicket. After Delhi slumped to 179 for 4, Aryveer and Shantanu Yadav shared an unbroken 89-run stand for the fifth wicket, with Yadav finishing unbeaten on 27 runs.

Bowling and Context

For Chandigarh, Rupesh Yadav took two wickets while conceding 42 runs in ten overs. Shreshth Duggal also picked up a wicket. This performance follows a previous defeat to Karnataka where Aryveer managed 32 runs, and comes after his stint representing India Under-19 in a youth ODI series against Australia in September.

Context

The Vinoo Mankad Trophy is a domestic under-19 50-over cricket tournament in India that helps young players showcase their talent for higher-level selection. Captains in youth cricket often need to anchor the innings when early wickets fall, a role Aryveer fulfilled during this match.