Cricket Win Probability Chart

India defied the odds and predictions, securing a victory over Pakistan by six runs in a T20 World Cup match in New York.

Source - @Deedy

Earlier in the match, Pakistan had bowled out India to 119.

Bumrah (3/14) and Hardik Pandya (2/24) gave nothing away while defending a paltry 120, and India restricted Pakistan to 113 for seven.
The data-driven Win Predictor gets it wrong
The data-driven point in time metric, Win Predictor gets it wrong

AI and ML, despite their data-driven nature, struggle to fully capture the complexities of a cricket match, where a multitude of variables, from player form to weather, can significantly impact the outcome.

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  1. Anonymous6/10/2024 03:57:00 PM

    Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.

    Arthur Schopenhauer

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