Sports Analytics Using r
Sports Analytics Using r
SPORTS
ANALYTICS
USING R
Applications of Plotting using R Language
by Palak Maheshwari (62) and Rishita Jagga
(75)
Table of Contents
05 CONCLUSION
CRICKET
Ricky Ponting leads with the highest number of catches, with a total of 28 catches during his playing career
from 1996 to 2011. This reflects his exceptional fielding skills and ability to support his team's bowling attack
by taking crucial catches.
Joe Root closely follows Ponting with 25 catches. Root, known for his versatility as a cricketer, has proven to
be a reliable fielder, contributing significantly to England's fielding efforts during the period from 2015 to
2023.
Virat Kohli has taken 20 catches, showcasing his athleticism and agility on the field. Kohli's ability to take
catches in crucial moments has contributed to India's fielding strength throughout his career from 2011 to
2023.
Sanath Jayasuriya, known for his dynamic all-round skills, secured 18 catches during his playing years from
1992 to 2007. Jayasuriya's contributions with both bat and ball are well-known, and his fielding prowess
adds another dimension to his overall cricketing abilities.
David Warner has taken 17 catches during his career from 2015 to 2023. Warner's agility and reflexes on the
field have made him a valuable asset in Australia's fielding unit, helping to create crucial breakthroughs for
his team.
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Kumar Sangakkara leads with the highest number of dismissals, having been involved in 54 dismissals
during his playing career from 2003 to 2015. Sangakkara's excellence behind the stumps as a wicketkeeper
is evident, reflecting his skill and reliability in the role.
Adam Gilchrist closely follows Sangakkara with 52 dismissals. Gilchrist, known for his aggressive batting
style, was also a proficient wicketkeeper who played a crucial role in Australia's success during his career
from 1999 to 2007.
MS Dhoni, widely regarded as one of the greatest wicketkeeper-batsmen of all time, has been involved in 42
dismissals. Dhoni's lightning-fast reflexes and strategic acumen behind the stumps have contributed
significantly to India's success in cricket from 2007 to 2019.
Quinton de Kock has been involved in 39 dismissals during his career from 2015 to 2023. De Kock's
versatility as a cricketer extends to his wicketkeeping skills, where he has showcased his ability to affect
dismissals and support South Africa's bowling efforts.
Jos Buttler has been involved in 33 dismissals during his career from 2015 to 2023. Buttler's athleticism and
agility behind the stumps have made him a valuable asset to the England cricket team, providing crucial
breakthroughs with his wicketkeeping skills.
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(BY RUNS)
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Marlon Samuels and Chris Gayle formed a formidable opening partnership, accumulating a total of 372 runs
together.
Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid, two of India's cricketing legends, combined to score 318 runs as a
partnership.
Upul Tharanga and Tillakaratne Dilshan, known for their aggressive batting style, contributed 282 runs
together.
Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway, representing New Zealand, managed to score 273 runs as a
partnership.
David Warner and Steve Smith, two key players for Australia, added 260 runs together while batting as
partners.
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The 1st wicket partnership record is held by WU Tharanga and TM Dilshan from Sri Lanka, who scored 282 runs
together.
MN Samuels and CH Gayle from the West Indies hold the record for the 2nd wicket partnership, having scored 372
runs.
SR Tendulkar and R Dravid from India have the highest partnership for the 3rd wicket, with an unbeaten 237 runs.
KL Rahul and SS Iyer from India hold the record for the 4th wicket partnership, scoring 208 runs.
DA Miller and JP Duminy from South Africa have the highest partnership for the 5th wicket, with an unbeaten 256
runs.
KJ O'Brien and AR Cusack from Ireland hold the record for the 6th wicket partnership, scoring 162 runs.
LV van Beek and SA Engelbrecht from the Netherlands have the highest partnership for the 7th wicket, with 130
runs.
GJ Maxwell and PJ Cummins from Australia hold the record for the 8th wicket partnership, with an unbeaten 202
runs.
SMH Kirmani and N Kapil Dev from India have the highest partnership for the 9th wicket, with an unbeaten 126
runs.
AME Roberts and J Garner from the West Indies hold the record for the 10th wicket partnership, with 71 runs.
FORMULA 1
Max Verstappen's points tally has consistently increased over the years, indicating his growth and development as a Formula
One racer.
While Verstappen's points generally increase over time, there are fluctuations between seasons, suggesting varying levels of
performance or challenges faced by the driver or team in different years.
Certain seasons stand out for Verstappen, where he achieves notably high point totals, likely attributed to superior performance
or competitiveness of his car/team.
Verstappen's points accumulation positions him as a serious contender for the championship title in multiple seasons,
showcasing his consistent competitiveness at the highest level of racing.
Within each season, Verstappen's points are a result of his performance across multiple races, indicating his ability to
consistently score points throughout the championship.
Verstappen's points are influenced by factors beyond his individual performance, including the performance of his team (Oracle
Red Bull Racing) and the reliability of the car.
Instances of Did Not Finish (DNF) races likely impact Verstappen's points tally for those seasons, highlighting the significance of
reliability and avoiding race incidents.
Verstappen's points accumulation reflects a balance between consistent podium finishes and occasional standout
performances with race wins or fastest laps.
Analysis of Verstappen's points over the years can provide insights into his career trajectory, including periods of rapid
improvement, consolidation, and potential future prospects.
CONCLUSION
Applicability of plotting in R in the Sports Industry
Line Graphs, Clustered Bar Graphs and Pie Charts highly
used in the Cricket industry.
Line charts also used in other sports including F1 Races.
Advantages:
Data Visualisation
Customization
Statistical Analysis
Automation & Reproductibility
Integration with data sources
Dis-advantages:
Complexity
Limited Support
Data Cleaning
Visualisation options limited to some extent
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