India, Nov. 10 -- Aaryavir Sehwag continued his impressive run of form in the Under-19 Asia Cup, smashing 160 off 168 balls for India against the UAE on Tuesday. This was his second substantial contribution in the tournament, following a 70 against Nepal last week. Sehwag's knock, studded with 17 fours and seven sixes, propelled India to 309/7 despite a mini-collapse towards the end of the innings.

After captain Lakshya Raichandani fell for 17, the opener, who was subdued and patient during the first half of his innings, added 193 runs for the second wicket with VK Vineeth (67 off 69).

Sehwag enjoyed a bit of luck too. He was on 41 when the wicketkeeper put him down off Noorullah Ayobi on back-to-back deliveries. He was offered one more...