Title: Optimising IPL squad composition: a mathematical framework for efficient team selection on a limited budget in a multi-criteria, multi-objective environment

Authors: Pabitra Kumar Dey; Abhijit Banerjee; Dipendra Nath Ghosh

Addresses: Department of Computer Applications, Dr. B.C. Roy Engineering College, Durgapur, West Bengal, 713206, India ' Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Dr. B.C. Roy Engineering College, Durgapur, West Bengal, 713206, India ' Controller of Examinations, Kazi Nazrul University, Asansol, West Bengal, 713340, India

Abstract: Selection of the finest cricket squads for Twenty-20 cricket while considering multiple criteria and a limited budget is indeed a challenging problem for team management. For the formation of the best team squads, the objectives could include maximising batting and bowling strength, considering player performances, experiences, age, and captaincy capabilities while spending the minimum amount. To tackle this problem, a multi-objective optimisation approach can be valuable to find the best possible team composition. A comprehensive approach for the selectors was proposed by combining the multi-objective genetic algorithm in a multi-criteria environment. Overall, the aims of this research work are to provide selectors with a mathematical framework that can assist them in choosing the best cricket squad with a lower budget. This approach can help automate the process of selecting teams in a multi-criteria environment, such as player auctions, and provide selectors with a range of optimal options to consider.

Keywords: optimum team selection; MGDA; modified group decision algorithm; MMOGA; modified multi-objective genetic algorithm; NSGA-II; Non-Dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm-II; IPL T-20 cricket; strategy planning.

DOI: 10.1504/IJDATS.2024.140649

International Journal of Data Analysis Techniques and Strategies, 2024 Vol.16 No.3, pp.311 - 340

Received: 05 Jun 2023
Accepted: 01 Mar 2024
Published online: 29 Aug 2024 *

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