Statistical Evolution of ODI Cricket: Analyzing Performance Trends and Effect Sizes
Pratik Mullick

TL;DR
This study analyzes four decades of ODI cricket matches to identify performance trends and effect sizes, revealing strategic shifts and stability in scoring patterns through statistical methodologies.
Contribution
It provides a comprehensive statistical analysis of ODI cricket evolution from 1987 to 2023, highlighting key performance indicators and strategic changes.
Findings
Increased impact of scores over 300 in match outcomes
Stability in first innings scores with recent high outliers
Improved second innings bowling effectiveness
Abstract
In the dynamic realm of One Day International (ODI) cricket, the sport has undergone significant transformations over the past four decades. This study digs into the intricate evolution of ODI cricket from 1987 to 2023, analyzing about 4000 matches to uncover pivotal performance indicators such as batting prowess, bowling efficiency, and partnership dynamics. Employing statistical methodologies, including Cohen's effect size, we scrutinize the observed changes that have shaped ODI cricket's landscape. Our findings reveal nuanced trends: while first innings scores have shown stability with sporadic high outliers in recent years, the impact of achieving scores exceeding 300 has notably increased. Furthermore, batting depth and early wickets lost in the first innings continue to significantly influence match outcomes, highlighting strategic shifts in team approaches. We also observe…
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Taxonomy
TopicsSports Analytics and Performance
