Vaibhav Suryavanshi turns heads in Pakistan: Does his bat have an AI chip?
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s sensational performances in the Indian Premier League have not only enthralled fans in India but have also aroused admiration across the border in Pakistan. The 15-year-old batsman, who took IPL 2026 by storm, is now being talked about by some of Pakistan’s most prominent cricketing voices, with a popular TV personality joking that the youngster might have an “AI chip” embedded in his bat.
Suryavanshi has shown no signs of second-season blues in the tournament, and has continued his fearless brand of batting with remarkable consistency. In just his first eight matches of the season, the talented teenager has already scored 357 runs and established himself as one of the breakout stars of the competition.
His fearless strokeplay, range of shots and composure against some of the best bowlers in the world has amazed many. They also included well-known Pakistani TV anchor and cricket analyst Nauman Niaz, who could not stop praising the youngster during a discussion on the show Smashhit.
“Think about it. What is this kid? Check his bat. Like WADA does dope tests, send him to the lab. He probably used an AI chip in his bat. He is unreal. What a player,” Niaz said while reacting to Vaibhav’s batting.
Niaz explained what makes the teenager so special, and revealed that his game is based more on timing and technique than brute strength.
He said, “When you are 18 years old, your body is developing muscles, biceps and triceps. He is just 16 years old. He was born when Virat Kohli was the world champion. He doesn’t have the power game as much as he has the technique. He is a wrist player, also, if you look at this arc, he used a full 360 degrees.”
How quickly is appreciation reflected? Suryavanshi has become one of the most talked about young cricketers in world cricket. At an age when most players are still trying to make it into the junior teams, Vaibhav has been dominating one of the toughest T20 leagues in the world and earning praise from rival cricket nations as well.
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