Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s sensational run in the Indian Premier League has not only enthralled fans in India but also won admiration across the border in Pakistan. The 15-year-old batsman who has taken IPL 2026 by storm is now being discussed by some of Pakistan’s most prominent cricketing voices, with one popular TV personality joking that the youngster may have an “AI chip” installed in his bat.
Showing absolutely no signs of second season blues in the tournament, Sooryavanshi continued his fearless batting with remarkable consistency. In just his first eight matches of the season, the prodigy has already amassed 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 have amazed many. Among them was well-known Pakistani TV anchor and cricket analyst Nauman Niaz, who couldn’t stop praising the youngster during a discussion on SmashHit.
“Think about it. What kind of kid is he? Get his bat checked. Like WADA do drug tests, send him to a lab. He probably used an AI chip in his bat. He’s unreal. What a player,” Niaz said while reacting to Vaibhav’s batting.
?? An AI chip in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s bat?
– Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fires like he has an AI chip installed. Frankly, just like we have doping tests, he should be tested too. This doesn’t look human. What a player he is!! Unreal! – Dr. Nauman Niaz #TATAIPL #RRvsSRH #IPL2026 pic.twitter.com/xUZ4eg2iyU— Tehseen Qasim (@Tehseenqasim) April 26, 2026
Niaz went on to explain what makes the teenager so special, pointing out that his game is built more on timing and technique than brute strength.
“When you’re 18, your body is building muscles, biceps and triceps. He’s only 16. He was born when Virat Kohli was the world champion. He doesn’t have a power game as much as a technique. He’s a wrist player, and if you look at that arc, he used a full 360,” he added.
The praise reflects how quickly Sooryavanshi has become one of the most talked about young cricketers in world cricket. At an age when most players are still trying to break into the junior ranks, Vaibhav is dominating one of the toughest T20 leagues in the world and earning admiration from rival cricketing nations as well.
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Issued by:
Kingshuk Kusari
Published on:
27 Apr 2026 21:54 IST
