WATCH: Aryavir Sehwag Pulls Off Virat Kohli's Iconic Celebration In Asia Cup Final vs Pakistan

U19 Asia Cup Final Live: Aryavir Sehwag produced another important contribution for India in the Under-19 Asia Cup final against Pakistan, but his celebration after reaching a half-century became a talking point of its own. The young batter paid tribute to his idol, Virat Kohli, by recreating the former India captain's famous 'bat does the talking' gesture.

The milestone was particularly significant given the challenge Aryavir had faced during his innings. An injury to his forearm threatened to disrupt his stay at the crease, but the opener continued batting and eventually brought up another 50-plus score in an impressive tournament campaign.

WATCH: Aryavir Sehwag Celebrates Like Kohli After Fifty In Asia Cup Final

🔴VIRAT KOHLI-STYLE CELEBRATION BY AARYVEER SEHWAG 🔥 - Early in the match, a delivery hit Aaryveer on the arm. - He was in pain but continued playing. - And now, after smashing a century, bro is celebrating and destroying the opposition! 😭 https://t.co/0cvI9ct4dD

— Sam (@cricsam02) November 14, 2026

Aryavir Sehwag's Kohli-Inspired Celebration

Aryavir brought up his half-century with a single off Rizwanullah, sending the ball towards fine leg. Rather than simply acknowledging the milestone, he followed it with a celebration familiar to Indian cricket fans.

The youngster made the 'bat does the talking' gesture associated with Kohli, recreating a moment that the batting great made famous after scoring a century against Australia in Perth in December 2018.

The celebration carried an added personal connection. Aryavir has previously spoken about looking up to Kohli, making the gesture a clear nod to the player who has inspired him.

Kohli's celebration remains one of the memorable images from his career, and seeing Sehwag's son reproduce it on the Under-19 stage added another layer to the moment. The video of Aryavir's reaction is embedded below.

Forearm Injury Fails To Stop Aryavir's Progress

The half-century did not come without a difficult passage. During his innings, Aryavir was struck on the forearm by an inswinging delivery, prompting the Indian support staff to attend to him.

The physios treated the injury and bandaged his hand, but the opener chose to continue. He had to adjust his batting approach, at times taking his bottom hand off the bat while playing his shots.

Despite the discomfort, Aryavir gradually found his rhythm. He began to play with greater confidence, using his driving to put pressure on the Pakistan bowlers. His innings included eight boundaries as he moved towards the half-century.

The knock added to his growing list of substantial contributions in the competition. It was his fourth score of 50 or more in the tournament, underlining his consistency throughout the Under-19 Asia Cup.

Virat Kohli Remains An Inspiration For Sehwag's Son

For Aryavir, the celebration was more than just a moment of excitement after reaching a personal milestone. His admiration for Kohli has been known, and the gesture offered a glimpse of the influence the former India captain has had on the young batter.

Aryavir is also beginning to build his own identity on the cricket field. Carrying the Sehwag surname brings its own attention, but his performances in the tournament have given fans fresh reasons to follow his progress.

His fighting half-century against Pakistan, followed by the Kohli-inspired celebration, made for one of the notable moments of the Under-19 Asia Cup final.