NEW DELHI: Aaryavir Sehwag, son of legendary Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag, on Friday made an impressive debut for Delhi in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy against Manipur, scoring a notable 49-run knock.
Aaryavir’s knock helped Delhi secure a comfortable six-wicket victory in Pondicherry.
Playing in the U-19 one-day tournament, Aaryavir showcased impressive batting skills, building on his father’s cricketing legacy.
Chasing 169, Aaryavir, who scored 49 off 64 balls, gave Delhi a fine start to set the foundation for a successful chase.
Aaryavir, who missed out a well-deserved fifty, hit six fours and a solitary six during his stay in the middle.
Aaryavir first added 33 runs for the opening wicket with Sarthak Ray and then went on to stitch a quick-fire 61 runs third-wicket stand, which came in 65 balls, with skipper Pranav Pant, who remained unbeaten on 75 off 45 balls.
Earlier, Aaryavir made a strong case for himself in the trial game, smashing 183 off 136 balls for DDCA.