Aaryavir Sehwag is the 19-year-old opening batter who has topped the run charts at the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026, scoring 303 runs in four innings at an average of 101 — including a commanding 160 against the UAE — to carry India into the final against Pakistan in Al Amerat on Saturday, 14 November 2026. He is the elder son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, and he has spent the tournament showing he wants to bat like Virat Kohli as much as like his father.
From a 297 for Delhi in the Cooch Behar Trophy to a Delhi Premier League contract and now a breakout age-group tournament, Aaryavir’s rise has been rapid. This biography covers his age, date of birth, family, career, net worth and his U19 Asia Cup 2026 campaign.
| Full Name | Aaryavir Sehwag (also spelled Aryavir Sehwag) |
| Date of Birth | 19 October 2007 (some outlets report 18 October 2007) |
| Age | 19 years old (as of November 2026) |
| Birthplace | Delhi, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Cricketer |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm leg-break |
| Role | Opening batter |
| Domestic Team | Delhi; Central Delhi Kings (Delhi Premier League) |
| Known For | 160 vs UAE at the 2026 U19 Asia Cup; tournament top scorer |
| Father | Virender Sehwag |
| Net Worth | Not publicly disclosed |
Early Life
Aaryavir Sehwag was born in Delhi, the elder son of former India opener Virender Sehwag and his wife Aarti Sehwag. His younger brother, Vedant, was born in 2010. He grew up around the game his father had mastered, and one of his earliest cricket memories is a family trip to watch his father bat in the IPL that Delhi’s traffic ruined — by the time they reached the stadium, Sehwag senior was already out, as Aaryavir recalled in a Delhi Capitals video.
The most famous early glimpse of him came in 2017, when a 10-year-old Aaryavir interviewed Virat Kohli on a Star Sports programme. He asked Kohli about his first meeting with his father, and Kohli — then India’s captain across formats — encouraged the youngster to dream big. He came through Delhi’s age-group system, earning selection for the Delhi Under-16 side for the Vijay Merchant Trophy before his big domestic breakthrough.
Career
Aaryavir announced himself in November 2024 with 297 for Delhi against Meghalaya in the Cooch Behar Trophy, India’s premier multi-day Under-19 competition. He was unbeaten on 200 at stumps on the second day before going on to 297. He made his Vinoo Mankad Trophy debut for Delhi the same year, scoring 49 against Manipur, and later hit 173 off 143 balls against Chandigarh. In October 2026 he was named Delhi’s Under-19 captain for the Vinoo Mankad Trophy.
The Delhi Premier League gave him his first professional stage. Central Delhi Kings bought him for ₹8 lakh at the July 2025 auction — well above his ₹3 lakh base price — and he made his debut on 27 August 2025 against East Delhi Riders at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, scoring 22 off 16 balls as an opener. He also played for West Delhi Lions in the 2026 DPL season. His India Under-19 debut came in the Youth ODI series against Australia in September 2026, when he scored 28 off 26 balls in the rain-affected opener at Rajkot.
U19 Asia Cup 2026
The ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026, played from 5 to 14 November at Al Amerat in Oman, has been Aaryavir’s breakout tournament. He began with an unbeaten 70 against Nepal on 6 November, sharing a century opening stand with captain Lakshya Raichandani (53 not out) in a 10-wicket win, then made 22 in the group-stage defeat to Pakistan, who won by three wickets.
The innings that made his name came against the UAE on 10 November. He took 14 balls to get off the mark, reached his century off 131 balls, then added 60 off his last 37 to finish with 160 off 168 balls — 17 fours and seven sixes — in a 193-run second-wicket stand with VK Vineeth (67). India posted 309 for 7 and won by 70 runs, with Aaryavir named Player of the Match. WION reported that the hundred fulfilled a promise he had made to his father.
He backed it up in the semi-final against Afghanistan on 12 November, scoring 51 off 57 balls with four fours and four sixes and sharing a 117-run opening stand with Raichandani as India chased 228 to win by eight wickets. His tournament tally stands at 303 runs in four innings at an average of 101.00 and a strike rate of 95.58, with one hundred and two fifties — the most runs by any batter in the competition, according to Cricbuzz. The final against Pakistan is scheduled for Saturday, 14 November 2026. He is one of several India Under-19 players profiled on this site — see also the biographies of Ayush Mhatre and Abhigyan Kundu.
Personal Life
Aaryavir has spoken openly about the two batting influences he is trying to blend. “I don’t just want to play the Sehwag way, I want to play the Kohli way as well,” he has said, as reported by the National Herald — borrowing his father’s fearlessness while chasing the classical, pressure-absorbing style of his idol. On the weight of his surname, he is equally direct: “I am quite proud of my surname and my father’s achievements. I don’t feel any pressure or burden because of my father’s name.”
His habits at the crease show the same mix of old and new. Where his father famously hummed Hindi film songs to stay focused while batting, Aaryavir turns to devotional chants during an innings, according to the National Herald. He is also a more classical opener than his father was, preferring to soak up the pressure first before taking the attack to the bowlers. There is no public information about a girlfriend or relationship.
Aaryavir Sehwag Net Worth 2026
There is no publicly disclosed figure for Aaryavir Sehwag’s net worth, and no reliable estimate has been published by any outlet used for this biography. The only public earnings figure attached to him is his Delhi Premier League contract: Central Delhi Kings bought him for ₹8 lakh at the July 2025 auction. He has no reported IPL deal, and no report says he has registered for the IPL 2027 mini-auction, scheduled for 16 December 2026 in Goa.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Aaryavir Sehwag?
He is 19 years old. His date of birth is given as 19 October 2007 by Cricbuzz, CNBC TV18 and the DDCA’s official records, though some outlets report 18 October 2007. The one-day difference does not change his age.
Who is Aaryavir Sehwag’s father?
Former India opener Virender Sehwag. Aaryavir is his elder son with his wife Aarti Sehwag, and his younger brother Vedant was born in 2010.
How many runs has Aaryavir Sehwag scored in the U19 Asia Cup 2026?
He has scored 303 runs in four innings at an average of 101.00 and a strike rate of 95.58, with one hundred and two fifties — making him the tournament’s leading run-scorer, according to Cricbuzz.
What is Aaryavir Sehwag’s highest score?
His highest score is 160 off 168 balls against the UAE on 10 November 2026 at Al Amerat, an innings of 17 fours and seven sixes that carried India to a 70-run win and a place in the semi-finals.
What is Aaryavir Sehwag’s net worth in 2026?
His net worth has not been publicly disclosed, and no reliable estimate exists. His only publicly reported earnings are his ₹8 lakh Delhi Premier League contract with Central Delhi Kings from 2025.
How tall is Aaryavir Sehwag?
No reliable source publishes his height. No official measurement is available in public profiles, so no height figure is stated in this biography.
