Virat-Kohli-Performance-Analysis

Virat Kohli is one of the most famous cricketers in the world. I have a dataset of all the ODI matches played by Virat Kohli from 18 August 2008 to 22 January 2017.

Below is the complete information about all the columns in the dataset:

1. Runs: Runs in the match

2. BF: Balls faced in the match

3. 4s: number of 4s in a match

4. 6s: number of 6s in a match

5. SR: Strike Rate in the match

6. Pos: Batting Position in the match

7. Dismissal: How Virat Kohli got out in the match

8. Inns: 1st and 2nd innings

9. Opposition: Who was the opponent of India

10. Ground: Venue of the match

11. Start Date: Date of the match

1. The trend of runs scored by Virat Kohli in his career from 18 August 2008 to 22 January 2017

In so many innings played by Virat Kohli, he scored over 100 or close to it. That is a good sign of consistency.

2. Batting positions played by Virat Kohli

In more than 68% of all the innings played by Virat Kohli, he batted in the third position.

3. Total runs scored by Virat Kohli in different positions

More than 72% of the total runs scored by Virat Kohli are while batting at 3rd position. So we can say batting at 3rd position is perfect for Virat Kohli.

4. The number of centuries scored by Virat Kohli while batting in the first innings and second innings

So most of the centuries are scored while batting in the second innings. By this, we can say that Virat Kohli likes chasing scores.

5. The number of kind of dismissals Virat Kohli faced most of the time

So most of the time, Virat Kohli gets out by getting caught by the fielder or the keeper.

6. Most runs against teams

According to the above figure, Virat Kohli likes batting against Sri Lanka, Australia, New Zealand, West Indies, and England. But he scored most of his runs while batting against Sri Lanka.

7. Most centuries against teams

So, most of the centuries scored by Virat Kohli were against Australia.

8. The Strike Rate of Virat Kohli in first innings and second innings

So according to the above figure, Virat Kohli likes playing more aggressively in the first innings compared to the second innings.

9. The number of 4's and Runs hit by Virat Kohli(Relationship between 4's and Runs)

There is a linear relationship. It means that Virat Kohli likes playing fours. The more runs he scores in the innings, the more fours he plays.

10. The number of 6's and Runs hit by Virat Kohli(Relationship between 6's and Runs)

There is no strong linear relationship here. It means Virat Kohli likes playing fours more than sixes.

So this is how I have analyzed the performance of Virat Kohli in ODI(as per available data).

Conclusion:

1. Virat Kohli scored over 100 or very close to it.

2. Best Batting position for Virat Kohli in ODI could be Third position.

3. He scored most of the centuries while batting second innings.

4. He dissmised most of the caught wicket(kipper or fielder).

5. He scored most of his runs while batting against Sri Lanka.

6. He scored most of the centuries while batting against Australia.

7. He hits most of 4's while batting.

Project By - Shivsharan Malage

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