Cricktake

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

August 20, 2026·38 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

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 & EntrepreneurLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soumajitchail/  Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction01:38 - Meet Soumajit Chail03:57 - What is Sports Analytics?06:16 - The 4 Analytics Branches13:35 - Neural Networks in Cricket21:20 - Career Roadmap & Portfolio25:37 - How to Land an Analyst Role32:51 - Tech Stack & Must-Learn Tools37:41 - Outro & Part 2 Preview  🎧 Listen, Read, Follow: https://ecosystem.cricktake.com/Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Instagram, TikTok, Substack & Medium.#cricketanalytics #sportsanalytics #ipl #dataanalytics #cricktake #python #machinelearning #careerinsports

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