Cricket x Analytics: What It Is & How to Build a Career in It ft. Soumajit Chail

How do IPL teams like RCB leverage data to win titles, and what does it actually take to break into sports analytics?

In Part 1 of this deep dive on Cricktake, we sit down with data analyst and entrepreneur Soumajit Chail to demystify the world of cricket analytics - from the four core branches of analytics to how artificial neural networks simulate on-field player matchups.

We break down real-world bowling tactics against AB de Villiers, the technical stack you need (Python, SQL, Power BI, SPSS), and an actionable step-by-step roadmap to land analyst roles in IPL franchises, tech providers, and global media houses.

Special Guest:

Soumajit Chail – Data Analyst & Entrepreneur

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soumajitchail/

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

01:38 - Meet Soumajit Chail

03:57 - What is Sports Analytics?

06:16 - The 4 Analytics Branches

13:35 - Neural Networks in Cricket