Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Shuts Down ‘AI Bat’ Jokes With Witty Response After RR Win

The Rise of a Teenage Titan: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s IPL Dominance

The TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has officially crossed its halfway mark, and while the league is usually dominated by seasoned internationals, one name is currently echoing louder than the rest: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. At just 15 years old, the sensation isn’t just participating in the rich cash league; he is absolutely ruling it.

Currently leading the charts as the top run-scorer of the competition, Sooryavanshi has amassed a staggering 400 runs. This isn’t his first brush with greatness, as he previously etched his name in the history books as the youngest cricketer ever to score a century in the IPL. However, his current form suggests that last season was merely a prelude to the carnage he is unleashing this year.

The ‘AI Bat’ Controversy: Power That Defies Logic

When a teenager consistently clears the boundary with effortless ease, skeptics start questioning the physics of the game. This was precisely the case during a recent clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Sooryavanshi produced a breathtaking 36-ball hundred, a knock characterized by raw power and surgical precision, featuring 12 massive sixes and five boundaries.

His ability to dominate world-class bowling has been nothing short of terrifying. Whether it is Jasprit Bumrah, Josh Hazlewood, or Pat Cummins, the southpaw has shown no fear, smashing first-ball sixes against some of the most disciplined bowlers in the history of the sport. This level of aggression led Pakistan cricket analyst Nauman Niaz to make a peculiar observation, jokingly accusing the wonderkid of having an AI chip installed in his bat to amplify his power hitting.

A Witty Comeback from the Wonderkid

Following a blistering performance last night where he smashed 43 runs off just 13 deliveries to steer the Rajasthan Royals (RR) to victory over the Punjab Kings, Sooryavanshi decided it was time to address the ‘technological’ rumors. In a video shared by the Rajasthan Royals on X (formerly Twitter), the youngster displayed a level of maturity and wit that matches his batting prowess.

When asked about the AI chip, Vaibhav replied with a smile: “Bhagwan ne laga ke diya hai. Upar he bola tha ki bat mein tumhare kuch laga ke de raha hu, ussi ka istemal kar raha hu” (God has put something in it. He had already said from above that I’m giving you something in your bat — I’m just using that).

The response immediately went viral, winning hearts across the cricketing world for its blend of humility and humor, effectively shutting down the AI jokes while attributing his success to a higher power.

The Lethal Duo: Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal

While Vaibhav is grabbing the headlines, the partnership he has forged with Yashasvi Jaiswal has become a nightmare for opposition captains. The two left-handed openers have adopted a ‘fire-at-will’ approach, treating the powerplay as their personal playground. In their most recent outing against PBKS, the duo brought up a 50-run partnership in just three overs, laying an unbreakable foundation for the chase.

Speaking after the match, Jaiswal was full of praise for his teenage partner: “Of course, it’s amazing. I really enjoyed batting with him and he’s playing amazing. So it’s always, I’m always happy seeing the other end, the way he’s hitting the ball.” When touched upon the age gap in the partnership, Jaiswal added with a laugh, “I’m older. I’m still very young, but of course, the way he is and he’s quite young. So, I don’t know what to say about it, to be honest.”

Chasing History: The Road to 100 Sixes

Beyond the banter and the match wins, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is on the verge of a monumental global milestone. His tally of T20 sixes has now reached 99. This means he is just one ball away from becoming the fastest batter in the history of the shortest format to hit 100 sixes.

Given his current trajectory, it seems inevitable that he will not only break this record but likely sweep the end-of-season awards. He is currently the frontrunner for the Emerging Player of the Season and is firmly in the conversation for the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament.

As the IPL 2026 heads toward its climax, all eyes will be on the 15-year-old from Rajasthan to see if his ‘divine’ power can lead RR to the championship trophy.