Mithali Raj’s Tech Turn: AI Surprises Broadcast with Pitch Report Insight in Vizag
The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 clash between India and South Africa at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium was already a headline fixture. However, the pre-match atmosphere was electric for an entirely different reason today, as former Indian captain and celebrated commentator, Mithali Raj, used live television to put an Artificial Intelligence tool to the ultimate test.
With the coastal city of Visakhapatnam typically bringing a heavy dose of heat and humidity, the conditions are always a crucial factor in the toss decision. As the clock ticked towards the 3:00 PM local start time, Raj, known for her sharp cricketing mind and now her friendly on-air presence, switched her broadcast camera towards the centre wicket.
“Hi Google Gemini, we are at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Vizag for an ODI match. The conditions are hot and humid right now; what’s your take on today’s pitch?” she asked, directly addressing the AI assistant
To see the exact moment and the full, stunning response from Google Gemini that left everyone amazed, watch the video below!
Mithali Raj and Google Gemini telling us all we need to know about the pitch ahead of the first #CWC25 clash in Vizag. pic.twitter.com/VMjZCyYWEe
— ICC (@ICC) October 9, 2025
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