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IPL Team Selection Case Study

This document presents a case study on enhancing team selection in the Indian Premier League (IPL) through data-driven decision-making. It outlines the challenges of traditional selection methods and proposes a methodology utilizing data analytics to evaluate player performance and optimize team composition. The study highlights the potential benefits of data analytics while acknowledging limitations such as data biases and the need for comprehensive datasets.

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IPL Team Selection Case Study

This document presents a case study on enhancing team selection in the Indian Premier League (IPL) through data-driven decision-making. It outlines the challenges of traditional selection methods and proposes a methodology utilizing data analytics to evaluate player performance and optimize team composition. The study highlights the potential benefits of data analytics while acknowledging limitations such as data biases and the need for comprehensive datasets.

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Data-Driven Decision Making in Team

Selection for IPL

Course: Data Analytics

Section: 19

Submitted By: Ashish, Saurabh, Harsh

Purpose: Academic Submission

Galgotias University
Table of Contents
1. 1. Introduction
2. 2. Problem Statement
3. 3. Objectives
4. 4. Proposed Methodology
5. 5. Technical Requirements
6. 6. Implementation & Results
7. 7. Future Scope
8. 8. Limitations
9. 9. Conclusion
10. 10. References
Introduction
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most lucrative cricket leagues globally, known
for its competitive nature and data-rich environment. This case study explores how data
analytics can enhance the decision-making process for selecting players during the IPL
season.

Problem Statement
Team selection in the IPL often involves multiple subjective and objective factors, including
player performance, form, fitness, and team balance. Traditional methods can lead to biases
and inefficiencies in decision-making.

Objectives
- To understand the role of data in selecting IPL teams

- To identify key performance indicators (KPIs) for players

- To propose a data-driven methodology for team selection

Proposed Methodology
We propose a methodology involving data collection, cleaning, feature selection, and
analysis. Using historical performance metrics (batting average, strike rate, economy, etc.),
players can be ranked and clustered to build a balanced squad.

Technical Requirements
- Python or R for data analysis

- Data sources: IPL official stats, Kaggle IPL datasets

- Libraries: Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Scikit-learn


Implementation & Results
The methodology involves importing datasets, cleaning data, applying statistical and
machine learning techniques such as clustering and regression to analyze player
performance and select an optimal team. Charts and graphs can visualize the player impact.

Future Scope
Future work may include real-time data analysis, predictive modeling for injuries, and
sentiment analysis from social media to assess player mental states.

Limitations
This case study is theoretical and based on assumptions due to the lack of real-time or
complete datasets. Data biases and external factors like team dynamics are not fully
addressed.

Conclusion
Data analytics has the potential to revolutionize IPL team selection by providing objective
insights. While traditional expertise remains vital, analytical tools offer complementary
strength to decision-making.

References
- IPL Official Website

- Kaggle IPL Datasets

- Sports Analytics Journals

- ESPN Cricinfo Statistics

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