PKL7 Semi-Final Preview: Bengal Warriors vs. U Mumba

We have entered the most exciting phase of the Pro Kabaddi season with the semi-finals only a few hours away as the 2nd placed team in the League Stage, Bengal Warriors, takes on the PKL2 Champions U Mumba. At SportsKPI, we believe in looking at the world of sports through…

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PKL7 Semi-Final Preview: Dabang Delhi vs. Bengaluru Bulls

We have entered the most exciting phase of the Pro Kabaddi season with the semi-finals only a few hours away as League table-toppers Dabang Delhi take on the defending champions Bengaluru Bulls. At SportsKPI, we believe in looking at the world of sports through the numbers’ glasses. In this article,…

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FC GOA- ISL 6 Analytical Season Preview

FC Goa- the 2018/19 ISL runners-up and 2019 Super Cup winners- return this season as one of the early title favourites. Under the Spanish tactician Sergio Lobera, the Gaurs have put up a great display of attacking football in the previous two seasons, with a strong focus on building from…

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Indian Play-Makers Vs Foreigners

For some time now, Indian fans have been itching-out for a change in the style of play for the National Team to more possession based. And with the emergence of players like Anirudh Thapa, Sahal Abdul Ahmed, Amarjit singh, Raynier & Rowlin, we might have the personnel to flourish under…

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Unique Approach to Football Scouting – Radar Plot Viz

Analyzing players based on numbers, stats and metrics is a difficult task. Especially when most data sources and stats look something like a table shown below. While there lies a lot of value in using data to identify and analyse player and team performances, it’s just an excruciating task to…

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Football Match Analysis : India 1 : 1 Syria

India played its last game before AFC joint qualifiers and players were determined to put things right & stake a claim in Igor Stimac’s team come September. On the back of 2 hammerings at home, questions were raised about players ability & temperament to play the possession game. However, in…

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Match Analysis – India 2 : 5 North Korea

Following North Korea’s 5:2 defeat against Syria provided a ray of hope for India to get their 2nd win under Igor Stimac & really make a mark against the Koreans with a win. This could have been the game where India could show the world, they can also play the…

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