Virender Sehwag's son Aaryavir smashed 160 off 168 balls as India defeated UAE by 70 runs to enter the U-19 Asia Cup semifinals in Oman on Tuesday. His maiden Youth ODI century, featuring 17 fours and seven sixes, helped India post 309/7. UAE were bowled out for 239 in 50 overs. India will face Afghanistan in Thursday's semifinal.

Al Amerat (Oman), Nov 10: Aaryavir Sehwag smashed 160 off 168 balls for his maiden hundred in Youth ODIs, as India entered the semifinals of the U-19 Asia Cup with a comfortable 70-run win over the UAE here on Tuesday.

India will now face Afghanistan in the semifinal on Thursday.

Having lost to Pakistan on Sunday, India found themselves in a must-win situation against the UAE.

Aaryavir, son of the great Virender Sehwag, allowed India to post 309 for seven, a total which was beyond the grasp of the opposition. The UAE managed 239 all out in 50 overs.