# AI-generated deepfake cricket videos

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> Updated: 2026-09-12T06:13:53.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

A series of viral cricket videos featuring female athletes have been identified as AI-generated manipulations.

Initially, a video of a woman identified as ‘Mehak Pindi Wali’ went viral on social media, appearing to show her hitting powerful sixes in a tape-ball cricket match. Analysts raised suspicions of AI manipulation due to visual glitches, physical inconsistencies, and a lack of prior cricketing records for the individual. 

Following this, a video appearing to show Indian player Harmanpreet Kaur performing an extraordinary backflip catch was confirmed to be an AI-generated deepfake. Experts noted that such incidents highlight growing concerns regarding the spread of misinformation and the potential for deepfakes to manipulate perceptions of reality and damage athlete reputations.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: Harmanpreet Kaur cricket video confirmed as AI-generated deepfake

A viral video showing Indian cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur performing a spectacular backflip catch has been confirmed as an AI-generated deepfake and not a real match event.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/harmanpreet-kaur-cricket-video-confirmed-as-ai-generated-deepfake

### 2026-08-19: Mehak Pindi Wali viral cricket video suspected of being AI-generated

A viral video of ‘Mehak Pindi Wali’ playing aggressive tape-ball cricket has sparked debate over whether the footage is genuine talent or an AI-generated manipulation.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mehak-pindi-wali-viral-cricket-video-suspected-of-being-ai-generated

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