Fantasy Sports Meets Reality

Bys: Dhanday, Sukhdayal and Ranjan, Sandeep

In the dynamic and ever-evolving realm of cricket, the emergence of Fantasy Cricket platforms, exemplified by Dream11, has heralded a transformative era in sports engagement. The symbiotic relationship between the traditional sport of Cricket and the innovative world of Fantasy Cricket, with a particular focus on the pivotal role that data plays in team selection on the Dream11 platform, is explored. The significance of Head-to-Head Stats and Venue Records is underscored, employing a sophisticated approach by utilizing the K-Nearest Neighbors algorithm. This algorithm serves as a key tool in identifying promising players, thereby facilitating the creation of a data-driven winning eleven for the Dream11 platform.By navigating the intricate intersection of Cricket, Fantasy Cricket, and data analytics, valuable insights into the strategic aspects of team formation are contributed, shedding light on the evolving sports engagement landscape in the digital age. In this landscape, where the ability to make strategic, data-driven decisions stands as the cornerstone of success, a new paradigm is unveiled where technology and analytics redefine the dynamics of sports participation.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 620811635X
• ISBN13: 9786208116354
• Release Date: September 2024
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"