
explore a much larger solution space and
identify optimal teams that maximize predicted
performance while staying within the credit and
role constraints. Unlike traditional methods,
GAs provide an adaptive framework that is
particularly effective in dynamic environments
where player performance data changes
frequently.
This paper aims to evaluate the effectiveness of
Genetic Algorithms in optimizing fantasy cricket
team selection and compare their performance
against previous methods like random sampling,
systematic replacements, and K-Means
Clustering. The results of our study indicate that
GAs consistently produce better-performing
teams by efficiently balancing performance
metrics and resource constraints. By leveraging
the evolutionary nature of GAs, this approach
offers a strategic, data-driven solution to fantasy
team optimization, enhancing both user
experience and engagement.
2 Problem Formulation
The literature survey in the study by Seunghwan
Lee, Won Jae Seo, and B. Christine Green
focuses on identifying motivations behind
fantasy sports participation[1]. The authors
developed the Fantasy Sport Motivation
Inventory (FanSMI), identifying 12 key
motivational dimensions: game interest,
becoming a general manager/head coach, love
for the sport, prize, competition, entertainment
value, bonding with friends/family, social
interaction, knowledge application, hedonic
experience, escape, and substitute for a losing
team. Using exploratory and confirmatory factor
analysis, the study emphasizes the mix of
spectator engagement and virtual management in
fantasy sports.
The literature survey in "Applications of Genetic
Algorithms in Machine Learning" [2] highlights
the use of genetic algorithms (GAs) to optimize
machine learning processes, including feature
selection, hyperparameter tuning, neural
network evolution, and clustering. GAs leverage
evolutionary techniques such as selection,
crossover, and mutation to efficiently solve
complex optimization problems in large search
spaces.
This paper [3] examines the use of genetic
algorithms (GA) for predicting athletic
performance. It critiques traditional sports
analytics models for lacking theoretical
foundations and proposes using feature subset
selection through GA to improve model
accuracy. The paper emphasizes the flexibility
of GA for optimizing athletic performance
predictions.
This systematic literature review discusses[4]
the growing role of text mining in services
management, especially in social media,
marketing, and customer reviews. The review
highlights various techniques such as sentiment
analysis, topic modeling, and natural language
processing (NLP) used in service management.
This paper[5] uses Kaplan-Meier curves and
Bayesian models to analyze the batting
performance of middle-order players in ODI
cricket. The research specifically looks at
players' transition from early innings to their
peak performance, with a focus on India’s
performance in the 2019 ICC World Cup.
This study[6] introduces AHP as a decision-
making tool to deal with complex team selection
problems. By evaluating and ranking players
based on multiple attributes, the method helps
create an optimal cricket team. The paper
includes an illustrative example of the AHP
process in action.
This paper[7] focuses on selecting a cricket team
using performance-based measures, considering
the influence of match conditions on players'
scoring rates. An integer optimization method is
proposed for team selection, taking into account
the various roles of batsmen, bowlers, and all-
rounders.
This review [8] focuses on the use of big data
analytics (BDA) in emerging management
disciplines. It examines how BDA is applied in
various fields like healthcare management, crisis
management, and governance. The paper
identifies trends in big data applications across
management domains and discusses the future
scope for research in these areas.
This paper[9] discusses the use of a multi-
objective evolutionary algorithm (NSGA-II) to
optimize the selection of cricket teams based on
multiple criteria, such as batting and bowling
DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE
DOI: 10.37394/232022.2024.4.29
Polinati Vinod Babu,
Dr. M. V. P Chandra Sekhara Rao