IPL 2026: ‘He has some AI chip installed in him’ – Nouman Niaz in awe of young prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

The 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been anything but ordinary since making his debut in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Carrying his exceptional form into the ongoing season, he is currently making a strong push for the Orange Cap.

His performances against some of the world’s top bowlers have been so dominant that fans and experts alike are left in disbelief. Cricket analyst Nouman Niaz even joked that the Rajasthan Royals opener might have an AI chip installed in him, given the remarkable ease with which he’s clearing the boundary ropes at such a young age.

“What is that boy! Like WADA does doping checks, he should be sent to some lab, he probably has some AI chip installed in him. He’s absolutely unreal, man. I mean, I’m having such high hopes. What a player he is,” Niaz said as quoted by NDTV Sports.

“I think he played a little slow (against SRH), should’ve had a strike-rate of 300. Okay, so medically, when you are 18 years old, your entire body starts to shape. Your shoulders become round, muscles are formed, triceps, biceps, and your core is strong because you have peak surge, hormone, testosterone,” he added.

Niaz also highlighted the unique attributes that make Sooryavanshi stand out from the rest. The young Rajasthan Royals opener has been in sensational form in the Indian Premier League 2026 season, currently sitting as the third-highest run-getter with 357 runs in just eight matches. What makes his campaign even more remarkable is that he has already notched up a century, underlining both his consistency and ability to play match-defining innings.

“He is 16 years old. When he was born, Virat Kohli was already a world champion. He had already won. Now, what do you see in him? I tried to find out why this is the difference. Okay, he doesn’t have a lot of techniques. It isn’t his power but his technique (that helps him play that way). His wrist in play is a big factor and his arc as well,” said Niaz.