How did Vaibhav Suryavanshi become Sixer King in 15 years?: IIM Indore will study, research will be done on 3 aspects

By Samira Vishwas On Jun 3, 2026

vaibhav sooryavanshi iim indore study: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who has become the new star of Indian cricket at the age of just 15, is now attracting the attention of not only the sports world but also the academic world. Indian Institute of Management Indore is now preparing to conduct a case study on the young batsman of Rajasthan Royals, who made headlines with his stormy performance in IPL 2026. In this study, apart from Vaibhav’s game, research will be done on three important aspects like mindset, discipline and career management.

According to media reports, IIM Indore will conduct a study to deeply understand and analyze the success story of Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The purpose of this research is not only to assess his batting ability, but also to know how he achieved such great success at such a young age.

IIM Indore will study on Vaibhav
Vaibhav’s performance in IPL 2026 was no less than a dream. The Rajasthan Royals opening batsman won the Orange Cap after scoring 776 runs in the entire tournament. He was also named Most Valuable Player of the season. Apart from this, he also won the Emerging Player of the Season, Super Striker Award and Super Sixes Award.

Vaibhav hit the maximum number of 72 sixes in the season.
Vaibhav hit a record 72 sixes this season and batted at a strike rate of more than 237. Not only this, he also became the fastest batsman to complete 1000 runs in IPL history. He achieved this feat in just 440 balls.

Research will be done about Vaibhav’s game and mindset

The research team of IIM Indore will study Vaibhav’s cricket talent as well as aspects like his mental strength, discipline, family support and career management. The Institute believes that his visit can also provide important lessons in areas such as leadership development, talent management and performance excellence.

An important part of the study will also be to understand the impact of popularity gained at a young age. The research will look at how young players handle sudden success, constant media attention, social media pressure, brand endorsements and rising public expectations.

Vaibhav’s story is also considered special because he has gained recognition at the national level at a very young age. Cricket experts and former players have praised his batting style, ability to perform under pressure and calm nature.

IIM Indore hopes that this case study will prove useful not only for the sports world but also for parents, coaches, educational institutions and the corporate world. The success story of Vaibhav Suryavanshi is now going to be a part of management education beyond the cricket field.