Mehak Pindi Wali viral cricket video suspected of being AI-generated

A video featuring a young woman identified as ‘Mehak Pindi Wali’ has gone viral on social media, appearing to show her hitting powerful sixes in a tape-ball cricket match. The footage, which shows her batting in traditional attire against fast bowlers, prompted many users to call for her inclusion in the Pakistan women’s cricket team.

However, significant evidence suggests the video may be fake. Analysts have noted visual glitches consistent with AI manipulation, where an original batter may have been digitally replaced. Discrepancies include a lack of prior cricketing records for the individual, unrealistic timelines involving multiple matches in different locations on the same day, and physical inconsistencies in how the body responds to the shots. Additionally, the use of slippers instead of cricket footwear during competitive play has raised further doubts regarding the footage’s authenticity.