New Delhi, Nov. 10 -- Aaryavir Sehwag, the son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, struck a commanding 160 to power India to a 60-run victory over the UAE and seal their place in the semi-finals of the Under-19 Asia Cup.

India will now take on Afghanistan for a place in the final, after Ishan Sood's four-wicket haul helped wrap up the win.

Batting first, India posted 309 for 7 in their allotted 50 overs, with Sehwag anchoring the innings in style. The right-hander smashed 17 fours and seven sixes to put the UAE attack under sustained pressure.

The junior Sehwag found an able partner in V K Vineeth as the duo stitched together a massive 193-run stand for the second wicket. Vineeth contributed 65, providing solid support as India built...