Bihar’s Big Day: Nitish Kumar’s Victory and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 144-Run Storm
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi celebrates after smashing 144 off 42 balls in Doha
“Nitish ji smashed it, and my brother destroyed the opposition…”
With this excited line, Ujjwal Sooryavanshi captured the emotion of a day he will never forget.
For the young first-time voter, Friday was a rare double celebration — a massive political win in Bihar and a stunning cricketing feat in Doha delivered by his younger brother, Vaibhav.
Bihar’s Political Wave
From early morning, Ujjwal and his family were glued to the television.
The results rolled in one after another, and the final picture was clear — the Nitish Kumar-led NDA swept the elections with 202 out of 243 seats.
For Ujjwal, it was especially meaningful because he voted for the first time in his life, and his chosen candidate won.
Doha’s Young Thunderstorm
While Bihar celebrated on the political front, Doha witnessed a storm of its own — created by 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
His numbers felt unreal:
- 144 runs off just 42 balls
- 15 sixes, 11 fours
- Century in 32 balls
- Joint 5th-fastest hundred in men’s T20s
- Joint 2nd-fastest by an Indian
Every time Vaibhav hit a four, he looked annoyed.
At the post-match presentation, he smiled and explained:
“A four is two runs less than a six. That’s why I get upset.”
Sixes, Discipline, and Sacrifice
Vaibhav has two great loves — cricket and mutton with rice.
But with fitness and diet becoming strict, he had to give up mutton for a while.
His brother laughs:
“He’s angry about leaving mutton, and bowlers are paying the price.”
A Talent Too Big for His Age
Vaibhav has already scored centuries in England, Australia, the IPL, and now India A.
Coaches call him a prodigy, someone whose technique and power are far ahead of his age.
Former India batting coach Vikram Rathour said:
“The first time I saw him bat, I was sold. His downswing is unique, and now he has temperament too. He’s going to be very, very special.”
A Father’s Discipline, A Son’s Destiny
Vaibhav credits everything to his father, Sanjeev Sooryavanshi — a strict, hardworking man who kept him focused since childhood.
“I used to think, why is he so strict? But today I understand.
Whatever I am, it is because of my father,” Vaibhav said.
Ujjwal added a memory:
Whenever Vaibhav hit a six and the ball got lost, their father — despite financial struggles — would quietly smile and buy a new ball immediately.
That silent support built the fearless hitter the world is now watching.
