IIT Madras enhances cricket with Artificial Intelligence

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have taken a giant leap in the world of cricket by implementing Artificial Intelligence to enhance player performance tracking. With the help of AI technology developed by a premier institute, the team has been able to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of their players like never before.

The use of AI has not only revolutionized the way players are evaluated but has also paved the way for a new era of data-driven decision-making in cricket. By harnessing the power of AI, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been able to identify key areas of improvement for their players and make strategic decisions based on statistical analysis.

In addition to benefiting individual players, AI technology has also been instrumental in creating a wealth of player data that is being utilized by cricket-oriented and fantasy game companies. The algorithm developed by IIT Madras Centre of Excellence in Sports Science and Analytics (CESSA) has even crowned Sunil Narine as the most impactful player in all editions of the IPL.

Looking ahead, Ramesh Kumar, CEO of CESSA, has ambitious plans to support sports tech startups and provide education and training in the field of AI, ML, and biomechanics. With a focus on leveraging IoT and deep tech, Kumar aims to revolutionize the way players are supported and trained in the world of cricket.

Despite their recent loss against the Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s use of AI technology marks a significant milestone in the evolution of cricket and sets a new standard for performance tracking in the sport.