Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reacts to Pakistani analyst's ‘AI Chip in Bat’ claim in his bat, says 'Bhagwaan ne...'

Following Rajasthan Royals' (RR) stunning win over Punjab Kings (PBKS), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi offered the perfect retort to a Pakistan cricket expert's allegations that his bat contained an 'AI chip' designed to generate extra power. The batting prodigy responded with sharp wit, addressing the claims made by Pakistan's Dr. Nauman Niaz, who had previously suggested that the bat should be sent to a laboratory for verification.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks silence on 'AI Chip' claim

Suryavanshi, who has been a revelation in IPL 2026 with his fearless stroke play, proved that he is just as composed off the field as he is under the bright lights of the stadium. Unfazed by the scrutiny, the young star used a tongue-in-cheek approach to dismiss the controversy, demonstrating that he can silence his critics with his personality just as effectively as he does with his performance on the pitch.

The claim was made following Sooryavanshi's 36-ball century against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Jaipur.

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After the allegations sparked widespread headlines in India, the young cricketer finally addressed the situation. In a video released on the Rajasthan Royals’ official social media handles, Sooryavanshi provided a sharp, dismissive response to the viral claims.

“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 (bat)). He had already said from above that I’m giving you something in your bat — I’m just using that)," Vaibhav said in a video shared by Rajasthan Royals on X.

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's scorching form in IPL 2026 continues

Sooryavanshi continued his impressive form during the Rajasthan Royals' clash against the Punjab Kings on Tuesday. Playing at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, the young batter delivered a blistering cameo, scoring 43 runs from a mere 16 deliveries during the 223-run chase. His explosive knock featured five sixes and three fours, helping him forge a rapid 51-run opening partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal, who also contributed a vital 51 runs off 27 balls.

Courtesy to Sooryavanshi's knock, RR ended up chasing a colossal target of 223 runs.